Coulter
- US rank
- #3,314
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,961 in 1988
35 babies were named Coulter in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,226 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1979–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Coulter you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 48,780 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Coulter, 35 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Coulter would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCoulter first shows up in US birth records in 1979, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 46 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1988, when it reached #2,961.
- TrendCoulter has climbed 1,226 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,314. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Coulter
Coulter is a boy name of English origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ter”. US birth records list Coulter for boys from 1979 to 2025, in 44 of those 47 years. Its best year was 1988, when it ranked #2,961 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,314, with 35 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.9 | 344,828 boys |
| 1980s | 3.4 | 294,118 boys |
| 1990s | 8.0 | 125,786 boys |
| 2000s | 10 | 97,847 boys |
| 2010s | 13 | 78,370 boys |
| 2020s | 17 | 57,471 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Coulter
What is the origin of the name Coulter?
Coulter has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Coulter a boy or girl name?
Coulter is a boy name.
How popular is the name Coulter?
Coulter ranked #3,314 for US boys in 2025, given to 35 babies. Its best year was 1988 (#2,961).