Colt
boy name#285 in 2025Colt entered the US charts in 1957, peaked at #210 in 2019, ranks #285 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1957–2025
#285
rank today
#210
peak (2019)
1,188
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #2979 |
| 1960s | #2823 |
| 1970s | #2798 |
| 1980s | #1190 |
| 1990s | #708 |
| 2000s | #796 |
| 2010s | #305 |
| 2020s | #251 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Colt has been most popular in TX, CA, OH.
Living bearers
About 27,500 people named Colt are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Colt is a kid of about 9 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Colt in 2025?
- Colt ranks #285 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,188 babies given the name.
- When was the name Colt most popular?
- Colt peaked in 2019, reaching #210 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Colt with classmates?
- Colt will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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