Koalton
A modern name derived from "koala" and "ton", possibly meaning "bear child".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Koalton. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Koalton today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Koalton births was 2003 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Koalton. 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 Koalton. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2003
6 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2003 SSA rank
#10,303
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Koalton: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Koalton 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 Koalton during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Koalton
The name Koalton is believed to have its origins in the ancient Germanic language, with roots dating back to the 5th century AD. It is derived from the Proto-Germanic words "kwaltuz," meaning "death," and "waldan," meaning "to rule" or "to govern." The combination of these two words likely formed the basis for the name Koalton, which could have been interpreted as "one who governs over death" or "ruler of the afterlife."
Historically, the name Koalton was primarily found in regions inhabited by Germanic tribes, such as parts of modern-day Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands. Some scholars suggest that the name may have been used by early Germanic warriors or chieftains, as it carried connotations of strength, power, and the ability to conquer death itself.
While there are no definitive records of the name appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some historians believe that variations of the name may have been mentioned in early Germanic folklore or oral traditions. However, these claims remain speculative and have not been conclusively proven.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Koalton can be traced back to the 9th century AD, when it was occasionally used among nobility and ruling classes in parts of present-day Germany and the Low Countries. One notable bearer of the name was Koalton von Verden, a nobleman and military commander who lived in the late 9th century and played a role in defending territories against Viking raids.
Throughout history, the name Koalton has been relatively uncommon, but a few notable individuals have borne it. These include:
1. Koalton the Younger (c. 1050 - 1118), a Benedictine monk and scholar from the Duchy of Saxony, known for his contributions to the preservation of ancient manuscripts.
2. Koalton von Trier (1245 - 1307), a German cleric and diplomat who served as the Archbishop of Trier in the late 13th century.
3. Koalton of Konstanz (1380 - 1452), a German painter and illuminator of manuscripts, renowned for his intricate and detailed works of religious art.
4. Koalton von Schleswig (1567 - 1631), a Danish nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the Kalmar War against Sweden.
5. Koalton Müller (1842 - 1912), a German astronomer and mathematician, known for his contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the calculation of comet orbits.
While the name Koalton has been relatively rare throughout history, its unique origins and connections to ancient Germanic language and culture make it an intriguing and distinctive name with a rich historical background.
People
Koalton + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Koalton: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Koalton?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Koalton 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Koalton a common name?
We classify Koalton as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Koalton most popular?
The single biggest year for Koalton was 2003, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Koalton is about 23 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 Koalton in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Koalton a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Koalton 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 Koalton still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Koalton 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 Koalton 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 Koalton?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.