Coltan
boy nameColtan entered the US charts in 1988, peaked at #2535 in 1996, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1988–2025
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rank today
#2535
peak (1996)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #3473 |
| 1990s | #3221 |
| 2000s | #3523 |
| 2010s | #4530 |
| 2020s | #8958 |
Living bearers
About 800 people named Coltan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Coltan alive today was born around 2006, making them about 19 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Coltan in 2025?
- Coltan is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Coltan most popular?
- Coltan peaked in 1996, reaching #2535 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Coltan with classmates?
- Coltan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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