Kolt
Every Kolt since 1982 — 3,074 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kolt
Kolt is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,414 in 2025 with 129 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 3,074 American babies have been named Kolt. Its peak came in 2022, when 214 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 Kolt stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kolt year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 129 | #1,414 |
| 2024 | 157 | #1,259 |
| 2023 | 137 | #1,365 |
| 2022 | 214 | #1,036 |
| 2021 | 182 | #1,122 |
| 2020 | 202 | #1,024 |
| 2019 | 200 | #1,038 |
| 2018 | 183 | #1,081 |
| 2017 | 151 | #1,218 |
| 2016 | 124 | #1,417 |
| 2015 | 118 | #1,441 |
| 2014 | 116 | #1,435 |
| 2013 | 134 | #1,291 |
| 2012 | 106 | #1,522 |
| 2011 | 113 | #1,455 |
| 2010 | 121 | #1,386 |
| 2009 | 85 | #1,781 |
| 2008 | 58 | #2,281 |
| 2007 | 48 | #2,586 |
| 2006 | 36 | #3,060 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5,170 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,361 |
| 2003 | 18 | #4,538 |
| 2002 | 19 | #4,264 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,260 |
| 2000 | 16 | #4,701 |
| 1995 | 39 | #2,123 |
| 1990 | 14 | #4,096 |
| 1985 | 21 | #2,471 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kolt in 2025?
Kolt ranked #1,414 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 129 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kolt?
3,074 babies have been named Kolt in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kolt most popular?
Kolt peaked in 2022, when 214 newborns received the name.
Is Kolt a boy or girl name?
Kolt is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kolt rising or falling?
Kolt is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.