Boy nameCurrently #895 in the USFalling
Colten
2 syllablesPeak year: 20096 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Colten'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.
Colten's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Colten |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 19 |
| 1984 | 24 |
| 1985 | 26 |
| 1986 | 30 |
| 1987 | 48 |
| 1988 | 134 |
| 1989 | 255 |
| 1990 | 266 |
| 1991 | 302 |
| 1992 | 318 |
| 1993 | 412 |
| 1994 | 339 |
| 1995 | 377 |
| 1996 | 417 |
| 1997 | 464 |
| 1998 | 442 |
| 1999 | 399 |
| 2000 | 411 |
| 2001 | 399 |
| 2002 | 395 |
| 2003 | 363 |
| 2004 | 391 |
| 2005 | 404 |
| 2006 | 505 |
| 2007 | 585 |
| 2008 | 724 |
| 2009 | 757 |
| 2010 | 729 |
| 2011 | 750 |
| 2012 | 721 |
| 2013 | 648 |
| 2014 | 608 |
| 2015 | 521 |
| 2016 | 443 |
| 2017 | 362 |
| 2018 | 383 |
| 2019 | 361 |
| 2020 | 320 |
| 2021 | 276 |
| 2022 | 250 |
| 2023 | 249 |
| 2024 | 262 |
Colten through the decades
- Colten peaked in 2009, when 757 babies were named Colten in the US.
- The 2010s were Colten's strongest decade, averaging 553 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Colten has fallen 47% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Colten currently ranks #895 in the US and is cooling off.