Kolten
Modern fanciful spelling of Colton.
Every Kolten since 1987 — 5,929 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kolten
Kolten is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,283 in 2025 with 153 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 5,929 American babies have been named Kolten. Its peak came in 2015, when 308 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 Kolten stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kolten year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 153 | #1,283 |
| 2024 | 125 | #1,451 |
| 2023 | 145 | #1,320 |
| 2022 | 175 | #1,168 |
| 2021 | 195 | #1,085 |
| 2020 | 181 | #1,098 |
| 2019 | 236 | #925 |
| 2018 | 205 | #1,010 |
| 2017 | 245 | #879 |
| 2016 | 273 | #833 |
| 2015 | 308 | #771 |
| 2014 | 297 | #779 |
| 2013 | 259 | #831 |
| 2012 | 294 | #774 |
| 2011 | 293 | #766 |
| 2010 | 281 | #783 |
| 2009 | 242 | #872 |
| 2008 | 199 | #989 |
| 2007 | 175 | #1,067 |
| 2006 | 143 | #1,182 |
| 2005 | 124 | #1,264 |
| 2004 | 128 | #1,201 |
| 2003 | 121 | #1,214 |
| 2002 | 110 | #1,240 |
| 2001 | 116 | #1,182 |
| 2000 | 114 | #1,192 |
| 1995 | 68 | #1,450 |
| 1990 | 40 | #1,923 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kolten mean?
Modern fanciful spelling of Colton.
How popular is the name Kolten in 2025?
Kolten ranked #1,283 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 153 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kolten?
5,929 babies have been named Kolten in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kolten most popular?
Kolten peaked in 2015, when 308 newborns received the name.
Is Kolten a boy or girl name?
Kolten is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kolten rising or falling?
Kolten is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.