NAME PROFILE
Colton
Colton is an English name derived from a surname meaning 'from the coal or dark town.' It evokes a sense of strength and resilience, often associated with a grounded and dependable personality. Those named Colton are often seen as natural leaders with a strong sense of loyalty.
Key Stats
| Total births | 152,174 |
| Gender | Male (99% / 1%) |
| Peak year | 2013 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1968 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
UT — 21%CA — 20%TX — 20%AZ — 20%OR — 19%
Notable People
Colton Haynes (Actor, *Arrow*) · Colton Underwood (Reality TV personality, *The Bachelor*) · Colton Sissons (Professional ice hockey player) · Colton Dixon (Singer, *American Idol*) · Colton Wong (Professional baseball player)
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