The baby name Colt is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /koʊlt/ (KOHLT).
Colt is English in Origin.
The baby name Colt is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /koʊlt/ (KOHLT).
Colt is English in Origin.
Colt is an English word-name from Old English colt, meaning a young male horse; the term’s deeper etymology is uncertain. It began as a lively nickname for an energetic youth and later appeared as a surname, projecting qualities of speed, spirit, and independence. As a given name, Colt carries strong equestrian and frontier associations, suggesting untamed energy and freedom.
Modern usage as a first name took hold in the United States in the late 20th century and rose through the 2000s, aided by Western imagery and visibility from sports figures like quarterback Colt McCoy. Though sometimes a short form of Colton or Colter, Colt more often stands on its own. Variant spellings include Kolt, and related forms include Colton/Colten, Kolton/Kolten, Colter, and Coulter. Nicknames are uncommon. Overall, Colt evokes youthful vigor, agility, and rugged, outdoorsy appeal.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Boys | 2023 | #1 | — | 807 |
| BN | 0 | #32 | 1 | 2,297 | |
| JM | 0 | #93 | 1 | 3,714 | |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #139 | 1 | 6,332 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| Sweden | Boys | 2018 | #184 | 3 | 1,584 |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #234 | 1 | 5,842 |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #237 | 70 | 2,588 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #255 | 2 | 7,111 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #257 | 1,224 | 7,044 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #272 | 2 | 6,912 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #296 | 1 | 6,578 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #340 | 1 | 6,459 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #412 | 2 | 5,922 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #477 | 11 | 10,188 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #482 | 2 | 7,628 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #523 | 4 | 12,621 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #554 | 4 | 12,905 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #624 | 2 | 10,983 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #678 | 5 | 3,552 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #697 | 4 | 13,390 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #781 | 5 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #803 | 4 | 18,755 |
| TN | 0 | #864 | 2 | 13,765 | |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #923 | 3 | 15,035 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #925 | 2 | 14,506 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #933 | 20 | 5,697 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #980 | 2 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,029 | 5 | 16,355 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,179 | 4 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,198 | 2 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,267 | 6 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,686 | 6 | 28,008 |
Colt is popular in 43 countries — most recent births per country:
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