What does the name Colton mean?

The name Colton means "Cole's town".

What is the origin of the name Colton?

Colton is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 3,588 babies were named Colton in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Colton is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 3,588 ↘

All-Time Total: 148,509

Peak Year: 2013

Colton is of Old English origin, meaning "coal town" or "settlement by the coal."

Boy names closely related to Colton

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Girl names closely related to Colton

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Names with similar meaning to Colton

Colten Kolton

Births per year in the United States

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