Colter
Every Colter since 1971 — 10,705 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Colter
Colter is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #157 in 2025 with 2,354 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 10,705 American babies have been named Colter. Its peak came in 2025, when 2,354 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Colter stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Colter year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,354 | #157 |
| 2024 | 1,649 | #218 |
| 2023 | 1,035 | #321 |
| 2022 | 720 | #430 |
| 2021 | 438 | #630 |
| 2020 | 221 | #972 |
| 2019 | 221 | #969 |
| 2018 | 151 | #1,229 |
| 2017 | 144 | #1,266 |
| 2016 | 131 | #1,357 |
| 2015 | 142 | #1,268 |
| 2014 | 163 | #1,158 |
| 2013 | 140 | #1,253 |
| 2012 | 150 | #1,196 |
| 2011 | 150 | #1,179 |
| 2010 | 131 | #1,311 |
| 2009 | 164 | #1,125 |
| 2008 | 140 | #1,242 |
| 2007 | 124 | #1,352 |
| 2006 | 119 | #1,362 |
| 2005 | 102 | #1,444 |
| 2004 | 109 | #1,344 |
| 2003 | 103 | #1,337 |
| 2002 | 101 | #1,318 |
| 2001 | 79 | #1,527 |
| 2000 | 82 | #1,488 |
| 1995 | 105 | #1,109 |
| 1990 | 82 | #1,204 |
| 1985 | 65 | #1,158 |
| 1980 | 31 | #1,816 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Colter in 2025?
Colter ranked #157 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 2,354 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Colter?
10,705 babies have been named Colter in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Colter most popular?
Colter peaked in 2025, when 2,354 newborns received the name.
Is Colter a boy or girl name?
Colter is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Colter rising or falling?
Colter is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.