Coulter
Every Coulter since 1979 — 847 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Coulter
Coulter is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,328 in 2025 with 35 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 847 American babies have been named Coulter. Its peak came in 2024, when 39 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Coulter stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Coulter year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | #3,328 |
| 2024 | 39 | #3,118 |
| 2023 | 34 | #3,433 |
| 2022 | 26 | #4,116 |
| 2021 | 25 | #4,135 |
| 2020 | 21 | #4,567 |
| 2019 | 24 | #4,251 |
| 2018 | 18 | #5,144 |
| 2017 | 25 | #4,130 |
| 2016 | 24 | #4,218 |
| 2015 | 24 | #4,198 |
| 2014 | 25 | #4,035 |
| 2013 | 24 | #4,082 |
| 2012 | 24 | #4,156 |
| 2011 | 26 | #3,909 |
| 2010 | 26 | #3,913 |
| 2009 | 19 | #4,958 |
| 2008 | 23 | #4,290 |
| 2007 | 19 | #4,844 |
| 2006 | 20 | #4,546 |
| 2005 | 27 | #3,546 |
| 2004 | 17 | #4,830 |
| 2003 | 22 | #3,864 |
| 2002 | 19 | #4,213 |
| 2001 | 16 | #4,716 |
| 2000 | 22 | #3,659 |
| 1995 | 18 | #3,578 |
| 1990 | 11 | #4,726 |
| 1985 | 10 | #4,105 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Coulter in 2025?
Coulter ranked #3,328 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 35 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Coulter?
847 babies have been named Coulter in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Coulter most popular?
Coulter peaked in 2024, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Coulter a boy or girl name?
Coulter is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Coulter rising or falling?
Coulter is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.