The baby name Colton is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkoʊltən/ (KOHL-tən).
Colton is English in Origin.
The baby name Colton is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkoʊltən/ (KOHL-tən).
Colton is English in Origin.
Colton is an English surname turned given name, built from Old English col "charcoal, coal" and tun "enclosure, settlement," yielding the sense "coal town" or "from the dark settlement." It also echoes several English place-names called Colton, reinforcing its toponymic roots. Pronounced KOHL-tuhn, the name carries a sturdy, earthy meaning with subtle color imagery.
As a family name it appears in medieval records; as a first name it gained traction in North America in the late 20th century amid the rise of surname names and the cowboy-tinged appeal of the short form Colt. Contemporary bearers include actor Colton Haynes, racer Colton Herta, and singer Colton Dixon. Variants and spellings include Kolton, Colten, and Kolten; diminutives and related short forms are Colt and Cole. Usage is overwhelmingly masculine, though occasionally unisex. Colton’s steady popularity reflects its clean, modern sound balanced with deep Anglo-Saxon roots.
| Colton Haynes Colton Haynes is an American actor and musician best known for his role as Jackson Whittemore on the TV series Teen Wolf. He also starred in the popular series Arrow, playing the character Roy Harper. Born in 1986, Colton has made a significant impact in both television and music. | Colton Ford Colton Ford is best known as an American actor and musician who transitioned from a career in adult films to mainstream entertainment. He appeared in the film 'Another Gay Movie' and released music albums like 'Tug of War'. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Boys | 2025 | #1 | — | 836 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #97 | 3,588 | 7,044 |
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #129 | 217 | 2,588 |
| CR | 0 | #163 | 3 | 5,526 | |
| Sweden | Boys | 2022 | #181 | 2 | 1,509 |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #234 | 1 | 5,842 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #255 | 2 | 7,111 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #291 | 3 | 6,876 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #305 | 1 | 6,530 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #330 | 2 | 9,639 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #360 | 2 | 8,138 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #389 | 1 | 7,057 |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #440 | 48 | 10,188 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #481 | 3 | 7,628 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #554 | 4 | 12,905 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #678 | 5 | 3,552 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #699 | 2 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #736 | 4 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| United States | Girls | 2023 | #908 | 7 | 8,600 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #979 | 3 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #997 | 5 | 16,906 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,233 | 2 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,266 | 7 | 25,619 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,454 | 18 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Colton is popular in 34 countries — most recent births per country:
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