Kolton Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Kolton is an English name that means 'coal town', originating from the Old English surname 'Colton'. The name has evolved from its historical roots to become a popular modern given name. It is associated with strength and individuality, with no direct biblical relevance. Kolton has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in the United States, as part of the trend of using surnames as first names.

The name Kolton is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kolton has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Kolton' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1030th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 543rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 452nd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Kolton' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kolton"

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Pronunciation

/ˈkoʊltən/

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Origin

English

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Etymology

Kolton is derived from the Old English surname 'Colton', which is composed of the elements 'col', meaning 'coal', and 'tun', meaning 'town or settlement'. It originally referred to a settlement associated with coal or a place where coal was mined.

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Meaning

coal town

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Language Evolution

Colton (Old English), Kolton (Modern English)

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Historical Usage

Kolton gained popularity in the late 20th century as a modern given name, particularly in the United States, likely influenced by the trend of using surnames as first names.

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Variants & Derivatives

Colton, Koltin, Colt

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Modern Popularity & Image

Kolton is perceived as a trendy, modern name that evokes a strong, masculine image. It is often associated with individuality and uniqueness.

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Famous People

Kolton Wong - Professional baseball player, Kolton Stewart - Canadian actor and singer

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kolton"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Kolton"

"Kolton" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 1030th of 16616 1,553
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 543rd of 24088 7,119
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 452nd of 23106 8,002

Regional Popularity of "Kolton" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
21.57%
795th/3685
50.61%
2265th/4475
18.23%
947th/5194
14.79%
934th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
8.23%
377th/4582
17.53%
905th/5164
7.51%
549th/7313
8.48%
633rd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
9.36%
373rd/3984
13.08%
587th/4487
5.92%
404th/6822
10.36%
650th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Kolton" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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State-by-State Popularity of "Kolton"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Kolton" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.