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Colton

"COLA's town" — English origin

BoyEnglish2 syllablesCurrent rank #98 (2024)

About Colton

Colton appears in U.S. Social Security baby-name records. Colton has English origin. The name is commonly interpreted as "COLA's town."

Quick Facts

GenderBoy
OriginEnglish
PronunciationColton
Syllables2

Nicknames for Colton

ColtColtyColColieColy

Popularity in the U.S.

Colton ranks #98 in U.S. SSA 2024 boys data with 3,588 births.. Parents often choose Colton for its clear pronunciation and classic style.

Current #985Y -37%Peak 2015
3K4K5K6K151617181920212223242015: 6,302 births2016: 5,614 births2017: 5,283 births2018: 5,303 births2019: 5,725 births2020: 4,980 births2021: 4,562 births2022: 3,925 births2023: 3,705 births2024: 3,588 births

Colton had 3,588 births in 2024.

Middle Name Ideas

  • Colton James
  • Colton Alexander
  • Colton Reid

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Colton mean?

Colton means "COLA's town" and is commonly associated with English roots.

Is Colton a popular baby name in the U.S.?

Yes. Colton ranks #98 in U.S. SSA 2024 boys data with 3,588 births..

How is Colton pronounced?

A common pronunciation is Colton.

What are common nicknames for Colton?

Popular nicknames include Colt, Colty, Col, Colie, Coly.