Colton
boy name#103 in 2025Colton entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #59 in 2019, ranks #103 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1913–2025
#103
rank today
#59
peak (2019)
3,420
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3197 |
| 1920s | #4028 |
| 1930s | #3381 |
| 1940s | #3222 |
| 1950s | #3138 |
| 1960s | #2382 |
| 1970s | #1838 |
| 1980s | #756 |
| 1990s | #120 |
| 2000s | #123 |
| 2010s | #67 |
| 2020s | #88 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Colton has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 150,000 people named Colton are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Colton alive today was born around 2011, making them about 14 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Colton in 2025?
- Colton ranks #103 among US boy names in 2025, with 3,420 babies given the name.
- When was the name Colton most popular?
- Colton peaked in 2019, reaching #59 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Colton with classmates?
- Colton will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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