Coltn
A masculine given name derived from the Old English name "Coltan".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Coltn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Coltn today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Coltn births was 2009 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Coltn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Coltn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2009
5 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2013 SSA rank
#12,501
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Coltn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Coltn from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Coltn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Coltn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Coltn
The given name Coltn originates from the Old English word "col", which means "coal" or "charcoal". It is believed to have been derived from the Proto-Germanic word "kul-", meaning "to burn". The name first emerged around the 7th century in Anglo-Saxon England.
In its earliest form, the name was spelled "Colen" or "Coln". Over time, various spellings emerged, including "Colan", "Colon", and "Colton". The modern spelling "Coltn" is a more recent variation, likely arising in the 19th or 20th century.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Colone". This was a reference to a place name in Staffordshire, England, which was likely named after an individual with the given name Coltn.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Coltn. One of the most famous was Colton Dixon (born 1991), an American singer-songwriter and former contestant on the reality singing competition American Idol.
Another prominent individual was Coltn Haynes (born 1988), an American actor and model known for his roles in television series such as Teen Wolf and Arrow.
In the realm of literature, Coltn Burpo (born 2003) gained recognition as the subject of the 2010 book "Heaven is for Real", which recounted his near-death experience as a young child.
The name also has ties to the world of sports, with Coltn Miller (born 1994) being a professional baseball pitcher who currently plays for the Seattle Mariners in Major League Baseball.
Lastly, Coltn Underwood (born 1991) is an American former professional football player and the lead of the 23rd season of the reality dating show The Bachelor.
While the name Coltn may have evolved over time, its roots can be traced back to the ancient Anglo-Saxon language and a word associated with fire and burning. Despite its humble origins, the name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout history.
People
Coltn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Coltn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Coltn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Coltn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Coltn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Coltn a common name?
We classify Coltn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Coltn most popular?
The single biggest year for Coltn was 2009, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Coltn is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Coltn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Coltn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Coltn in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Coltn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Coltn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Coltn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Coltn?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.