Boy nameCurrently #276 in the USSteady
Colt
KOHLT//koʊlt//
1 syllablePeak year: 20194 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
Young male horse
Colt comes directly from the English word for a young male horse, evoking youthful energy and spirit. Its short, punchy sound has made it a popular choice in areas with strong equestrian or Western culture.
Colt's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Colt |
|---|---|
| 1957 | 7 |
| 1958 | 10 |
| 1959 | 8 |
| 1961 | 11 |
| 1962 | 8 |
| 1963 | 10 |
| 1965 | 15 |
| 1966 | 11 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1971 | 16 |
| 1972 | 14 |
| 1973 | 13 |
| 1974 | 17 |
| 1975 | 15 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1977 | 16 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1979 | 20 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 20 |
| 1982 | 344 |
| 1983 | 357 |
| 1984 | 273 |
| 1985 | 275 |
| 1986 | 224 |
| 1987 | 266 |
| 1988 | 195 |
| 1989 | 167 |
| 1990 | 174 |
| 1991 | 201 |
| 1992 | 225 |
| 1993 | 236 |
| 1994 | 254 |
| 1995 | 236 |
| 1996 | 246 |
| 1997 | 242 |
| 1998 | 210 |
| 1999 | 194 |
| 2000 | 197 |
| 2001 | 190 |
| 2002 | 195 |
| 2003 | 157 |
| 2004 | 143 |
| 2005 | 186 |
| 2006 | 212 |
| 2007 | 428 |
| 2008 | 502 |
| 2009 | 821 |
| 2010 | 944 |
| 2011 | 954 |
| 2012 | 958 |
| 2013 | 974 |
| 2014 | 979 |
| 2015 | 1,018 |
| 2016 | 1,033 |
| 2017 | 1,333 |
| 2018 | 1,628 |
| 2019 | 1,833 |
| 2020 | 1,686 |
| 2021 | 1,736 |
| 2022 | 1,461 |
| 2023 | 1,302 |
| 2024 | 1,224 |
Colt through the decades
- Colt peaked in 2019, when 1,833 babies were named Colt in the US.
- The 2020s were Colt's strongest decade, averaging 1,482 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Colt has risen 105% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Colt currently ranks #276 in the US and is holding steady.
Nicknames
Colt
Variants & spellings
Kolt