Colt
From colt, as a nickname or occupational name for someone who looked after horses and asses.
Every Colt since 1957 — 27,880 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Colt
Colt is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #285 in 2025 with 1,188 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1957, 27,880 American babies have been named Colt. Its peak came in 2019, when 1,833 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Colt stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Colt year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 1,188 | #285 |
| 2024 | — | — | 1,227 | #277 |
| 2023 | — | — | 1,304 | #264 |
| 2022 | — | — | 1,462 | #240 |
| 2021 | — | — | 1,736 | #221 |
| 2020 | — | — | 1,686 | #221 |
| 2019 | — | — | 1,833 | #210 |
| 2018 | — | — | 1,628 | #236 |
| 2017 | — | — | 1,333 | #271 |
| 2016 | — | — | 1,033 | #337 |
| 2015 | — | — | 1,018 | #338 |
| 2014 | — | — | 979 | #339 |
| 2013 | — | — | 975 | #333 |
| 2012 | — | — | 958 | #331 |
| 2011 | — | — | 954 | #327 |
| 2010 | — | — | 945 | #331 |
| 2009 | — | — | 821 | #369 |
| 2008 | — | — | 502 | #532 |
| 2007 | — | — | 428 | #593 |
| 2006 | — | — | 212 | #910 |
| 2005 | — | — | 186 | #938 |
| 2004 | — | — | 143 | #1,102 |
| 2003 | — | — | 157 | #1,008 |
| 2002 | — | — | 195 | #849 |
| 2001 | — | — | 190 | #847 |
| 2000 | — | — | 197 | #816 |
| 1995 | — | — | 236 | #693 |
| 1990 | — | — | 174 | #768 |
| 1985 | 5 | #10,993 | 271 | #530 |
| 1980 | — | — | 7 | #5,031 |
| 1975 | — | — | 15 | #2,659 |
| 1970 | — | — | 8 | #3,573 |
| 1965 | — | — | 15 | #2,102 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Colt mean?
From colt, as a nickname or occupational name for someone who looked after horses and asses.
How popular is the name Colt in 2025?
Colt ranked #285 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,188 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Colt?
27,880 babies have been named Colt in the United States since 1957, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Colt most popular?
Colt peaked in 2019, when 1,833 newborns received the name.
Is Colt a boy or girl name?
Colt is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Colt rising or falling?
Colt is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.