Kolt
- US rank
- #1,409
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,023 in 2020
129 babies were named Kolt in the US in 2025. It has dropped 386 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1982–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kolt you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 13,245 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kolt, 129 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kolt would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKolt first shows up in US birth records in 1982, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 43 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2020, when it reached #1,023.
- Then vs nowKolt is 9.3× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 123,457 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 13,245.
- TrendKolt has slipped 386 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,409. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedKolt is most popular in Kentucky, where it ranks #708, followed by Missouri (#709) and Louisiana (#775). It's in the top 1,000 in 4 states.
About the name Kolt
Kolt is a boy name of English and German origin. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with K and ending in “-olt”. US birth records list Kolt for boys from 1982 to 2025, in 44 of those 44 years. Its best year was 2020, when it ranked #1,023 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,409, with 129 babies.
Origin:English namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 9.6 | 104,439 boys |
| 1990s | 12 | 85,324 boys |
| 2000s | 16 | 63,052 boys |
| 2010s | 73 | 13,689 boys |
| 2020s | 98 | 10,164 boys |
Other spellings of Kolt
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 Kolt
What is the origin of the name Kolt?
Kolt has English, German roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Kolt a boy or girl name?
Kolt is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kolt?
Kolt ranked #1,409 for US boys in 2025, given to 129 babies. Its best year was 2020 (#1,023).