Kolter
- US rank
- #599
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #599 in 2025
476 babies were named Kolter in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,613 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 Kolter you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 3,588 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kolter, 476 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kolter would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKolter 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 yearKolter is at its all-time high right now: #599 in 2025.
- Then vs nowKolter is 90× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 322,581 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 3,588.
- TrendKolter has climbed 1,613 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #599. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedKolter is most popular in Oklahoma, where it ranks #179, followed by Iowa (#206) and North Dakota (#226). It's in the top 1,000 in 29 states.
About the name Kolter
Kolter is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-ter”. US birth records list Kolter for boys from 1987 to 2025, in 38 of those 39 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #599 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #599, with 476 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.6 | 384,615 boys |
| 1990s | 4.5 | 223,714 boys |
| 2000s | 9.3 | 108,108 boys |
| 2010s | 21 | 47,596 boys |
| 2020s | 122 | 8,215 boys |
Other spellings of Kolter
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 Kolter
What is the origin of the name Kolter?
Kolter has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Kolter a boy or girl name?
Kolter is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kolter?
Kolter ranked #599 for US boys in 2025, given to 476 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#599).