Kolten
- US rank
- #1,281
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #764 in 2011
153 babies were named Kolten in the US in 2025. It has dropped 186 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1987–2025
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 Kolten you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 11,161 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kolten, 153 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kolten would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKolten first shows up in US birth records in 1987, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 38 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2011, when it reached #764.
- TrendKolten has slipped 186 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,281. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedKolten is most popular in Hawaii, where it ranks #104, followed by Alabama (#622) and Kentucky (#708). It's in the top 1,000 in 7 states.
About the name Kolten
Kolten is a boy name of English and German origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-ten”. US birth records list Kolten for boys from 1987 to 2025, in 39 of those 39 years. Its best year was 2011, when it ranked #764 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,281, with 153 babies.
Origin:English namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 | 96,154 boys |
| 1990s | 38 | 26,406 boys |
| 2000s | 74 | 13,592 boys |
| 2010s | 143 | 6,999 boys |
| 2020s | 94 | 10,646 boys |
Other spellings of Kolten
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 Kolten
What is the origin of the name Kolten?
Kolten has English, German roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Kolten a boy or girl name?
Kolten is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kolten?
Kolten ranked #1,281 for US boys in 2025, given to 153 babies. Its best year was 2011 (#764).