Boy nameCurrently #11,161 in the USFalling
Coltan
2 syllablesPeak year: 20096 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Coltan's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Coltan's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Coltan |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 22 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 22 |
| 1993 | 20 |
| 1994 | 21 |
| 1995 | 24 |
| 1996 | 30 |
| 1997 | 30 |
| 1998 | 25 |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 2000 | 24 |
| 2001 | 22 |
| 2002 | 31 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2005 | 25 |
| 2006 | 25 |
| 2007 | 30 |
| 2008 | 41 |
| 2009 | 44 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2012 | 25 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 29 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 6 |
Coltan through the decades
- Coltan peaked in 2009, when 44 babies were named Coltan in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Coltan has fallen 49% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Coltan currently ranks #11,161 in the US and is cooling off.