Colten
A male given name transferred from the surname.
Every Colten since 1978 — 16,358 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Colten
Colten is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #966 in 2025 with 238 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 16,358 American babies have been named Colten. Its peak came in 2009, when 757 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Colten stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Colten year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 238 | #966 |
| 2024 | 263 | #899 |
| 2023 | 250 | #923 |
| 2022 | 250 | #923 |
| 2021 | 276 | #852 |
| 2020 | 320 | #755 |
| 2019 | 362 | #694 |
| 2018 | 384 | #658 |
| 2017 | 362 | #687 |
| 2016 | 443 | #608 |
| 2015 | 521 | #550 |
| 2014 | 608 | #474 |
| 2013 | 648 | #443 |
| 2012 | 721 | #407 |
| 2011 | 750 | #386 |
| 2010 | 729 | #390 |
| 2009 | 757 | #395 |
| 2008 | 724 | #410 |
| 2007 | 585 | #465 |
| 2006 | 505 | #513 |
| 2005 | 404 | #577 |
| 2004 | 391 | #577 |
| 2003 | 363 | #594 |
| 2002 | 395 | #564 |
| 2001 | 399 | #541 |
| 2000 | 411 | #531 |
| 1995 | 377 | #522 |
| 1990 | 266 | #618 |
| 1985 | 26 | #2,126 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Colten mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is the name Colten in 2025?
Colten ranked #966 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 238 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Colten?
16,358 babies have been named Colten in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Colten most popular?
Colten peaked in 2009, when 757 newborns received the name.
Is Colten a boy or girl name?
Colten is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Colten rising or falling?
Colten is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.