Koltynn
A variant spelling of the English unisex name Colton of uncertain origin.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Koltynn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Koltynn today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Koltynn births was 2012 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Koltynn. 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 Koltynn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2012
5 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2012 SSA rank
#13,346
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Koltynn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Koltynn 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 Koltynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Koltynn
The name Koltynn is a relatively modern invention and a unique spelling variation of the traditional English name Colton. Its origins can be traced back to the Old English word "col," meaning coal or charcoal-burner. The suffix "-ton" is a common English place name element derived from the Old English word "tun," meaning an enclosure, homestead, or village.
While the exact origin of the name Koltynn is uncertain, it is believed to have emerged as a creative spelling variation in recent decades, possibly inspired by the increasing popularity of unique and unconventional name choices. Unlike its traditional counterpart, Colton, there are no recorded instances of the name Koltynn appearing in historical texts, religious scriptures, or ancient records.
The earliest known use of the name Koltynn is relatively recent, with no significant historical figures bearing this particular spelling. However, some notable individuals with the more traditional spelling of Colton include:
1. Colton Harris-Moore (born 1991), an American former fugitive known as the "Barefoot Bandit," who gained notoriety for his string of crimes and successful escapes from authorities.
2. Colton Underwood (born 1992), an American former professional football player and reality television personality, best known for his appearances on "The Bachelor" franchise.
3. Colton Burpo (born 2002), an American child who claimed to have had a near-death experience and visited heaven, as described in the book "Heaven Is for Real" written by his father, Todd Burpo.
4. Colton Haynes (born 1988), an American actor and model, known for his roles in television series such as "Teen Wolf" and "Arrow."
5. Colton Herta (born 2000), an American professional racing driver who competes in the NTT IndyCar Series.
While the name Koltynn lacks a deep historical lineage, it exemplifies the modern trend of creating unique and personalized name choices, often drawing inspiration from traditional names while introducing creative spelling variations.
People
Koltynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Koltynn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Koltynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Koltynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Koltynn 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Koltynn a common name?
We classify Koltynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Koltynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Koltynn was 2012, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Koltynn is about 14 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 Koltynn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Koltynn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Koltynn 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 Koltynn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Koltynn 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 Koltynn 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 have Koltynn as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Koltynn, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.