Kolton
- US rank
- #594
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #379 in 2012
489 babies were named Kolton in the US in 2025. It has dropped 152 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 Kolton you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 3,493 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kolton, 489 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kolton would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKolton 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 2012, when it reached #379.
- TrendKolton has slipped 152 places over the last five years and now sits at #594. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedKolton is most popular in Maine, where it ranks #172, followed by Kentucky (#173) and West Virginia (#200). It's in the top 1,000 in 29 states.
About the name Kolton
Kolton is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Kolton for boys from 1982 to 2025, in 44 of those 44 years. Its best year was 2012, when it ranked #379 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #594, with 489 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 12 | 85,106 boys |
| 1990s | 120 | 8,354 boys |
| 2000s | 200 | 4,995 boys |
| 2010s | 384 | 2,604 boys |
| 2020s | 334 | 2,997 boys |
Other spellings of Kolton
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 Kolton
What is the origin of the name Kolton?
Kolton has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Kolton a boy or girl name?
Kolton is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kolton?
Kolton ranked #594 for US boys in 2025, given to 489 babies. Its best year was 2012 (#379).