Kolter
Every Kolter since 1987 — 1,938 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kolter
Kolter is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #600 in 2025 with 476 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 1,938 American babies have been named Kolter. Its peak came in 2025, when 476 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 Kolter stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kolter year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 476 | #600 |
| 2024 | 297 | #835 |
| 2023 | 198 | #1,086 |
| 2022 | 139 | #1,349 |
| 2021 | 84 | #1,848 |
| 2020 | 62 | #2,224 |
| 2019 | 55 | #2,450 |
| 2018 | 39 | #3,028 |
| 2017 | 36 | #3,223 |
| 2016 | 32 | #3,487 |
| 2015 | 43 | #2,792 |
| 2014 | 49 | #2,528 |
| 2013 | 31 | #3,459 |
| 2012 | 44 | #2,745 |
| 2011 | 36 | #3,143 |
| 2010 | 29 | #3,678 |
| 2009 | 30 | #3,601 |
| 2008 | 28 | #3,790 |
| 2007 | 28 | #3,747 |
| 2006 | 29 | #3,573 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5,755 |
| 2004 | 17 | #4,909 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5,427 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,380 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,261 |
| 2000 | 6 | #9,783 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,439 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8,877 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kolter in 2025?
Kolter ranked #600 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 476 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kolter?
1,938 babies have been named Kolter in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kolter most popular?
Kolter peaked in 2025, when 476 newborns received the name.
Is Kolter a boy or girl name?
Kolter is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kolter rising or falling?
Kolter is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.