Coleton
Every Coleton since 1982 — 2,992 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Coleton
Coleton is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,383 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 2,992 American babies have been named Coleton. Its peak came in 1997, when 150 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Coleton stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Coleton year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #8,383 |
| 2024 | 13 | #6,531 |
| 2023 | 17 | #5,503 |
| 2022 | 13 | #6,555 |
| 2021 | 18 | #5,153 |
| 2020 | 16 | #5,501 |
| 2019 | 28 | #3,813 |
| 2018 | 35 | #3,255 |
| 2017 | 36 | #3,201 |
| 2016 | 52 | #2,442 |
| 2015 | 72 | #2,002 |
| 2014 | 65 | #2,123 |
| 2013 | 61 | #2,167 |
| 2012 | 87 | #1,731 |
| 2011 | 83 | #1,758 |
| 2010 | 114 | #1,449 |
| 2009 | 131 | #1,324 |
| 2008 | 149 | #1,189 |
| 2007 | 103 | #1,528 |
| 2006 | 133 | #1,256 |
| 2005 | 119 | #1,290 |
| 2004 | 115 | #1,296 |
| 2003 | 111 | #1,278 |
| 2002 | 132 | #1,107 |
| 2001 | 138 | #1,052 |
| 2000 | 132 | #1,076 |
| 1995 | 92 | #1,207 |
| 1990 | 41 | #1,878 |
| 1985 | 6 | #5,925 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Coleton in 2025?
Coleton ranked #8,383 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Coleton?
2,992 babies have been named Coleton in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Coleton most popular?
Coleton peaked in 1997, when 150 newborns received the name.
Is Coleton a boy or girl name?
Coleton is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Coleton rising or falling?
Coleton is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.