Kolton
A male given name of modern usage.
Every Kolton since 1982 — 17,169 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kolton
Kolton is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #594 in 2025 with 489 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 17,169 American babies have been named Kolton. Its peak came in 2012, when 796 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Kolton stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kolton year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 489 | #594 |
| 2024 | 565 | #528 |
| 2023 | 569 | #519 |
| 2022 | 586 | #508 |
| 2021 | 578 | #511 |
| 2020 | 672 | #443 |
| 2019 | 705 | #434 |
| 2018 | 727 | #423 |
| 2017 | 686 | #448 |
| 2016 | 619 | #491 |
| 2015 | 753 | #415 |
| 2014 | 759 | #408 |
| 2013 | 789 | #381 |
| 2012 | 796 | #379 |
| 2011 | 706 | #404 |
| 2010 | 678 | #414 |
| 2009 | 582 | #468 |
| 2008 | 581 | #479 |
| 2007 | 437 | #585 |
| 2006 | 366 | #638 |
| 2005 | 355 | #625 |
| 2004 | 329 | #639 |
| 2003 | 339 | #615 |
| 2002 | 385 | #571 |
| 2001 | 315 | #613 |
| 2000 | 314 | #611 |
| 1995 | 281 | #613 |
| 1990 | 98 | #1,079 |
| 1985 | 8 | #4,952 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kolton mean?
A male given name of modern usage.
How popular is the name Kolton in 2025?
Kolton ranked #594 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 489 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kolton?
17,169 babies have been named Kolton in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kolton most popular?
Kolton peaked in 2012, when 796 newborns received the name.
Is Kolton a boy or girl name?
Kolton is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kolton rising or falling?
Kolton is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.