Boy
Colton
from the coal town
About Colton
Strong, steady, and unmistakably American, Colton brings together rugged charm with accessible friendliness. The name suggests wide-open spaces and unpretentious confidence—qualities many parents hope to nurture in their sons. Its two-syllable structure provides excellent rhythm, while the hard consonants lend it masculine strength without aggression. The name has enjoyed popularity waves without becoming oversaturated, meaning most people recognize it without every classroom having multiples. It offers natural nickname possibilities with Cole providing a sleeker alternative for different contexts or preferences. The -ton ending gives it a solid, grounded feeling, suggesting reliability and dependability. Professionally, Colton transitions smoothly across industries and contexts, appearing equally appropriate in creative, corporate, or technical fields. The name photographs well and looks strong in print, considerations that matter more than many realize. Parents selecting Colton often appreciate its balance of familiarity and individuality, traditional enough to feel established yet fresh enough to avoid feeling dated.
Popularity of the Name Colton
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | #802 | ||||
| 1983 | #805 | ||||
| 1984 | #756 | ||||
| 1985 | #674 | ||||
| 1986 | #577 | ||||
| 1987 | #494 | ||||
| 1988 | #268 | ||||
| 1989 | #157 | ||||
| 1990 | #139 | ||||
| 1991 | #145 | #128 | |||
| 1992 | #133 | #116 | |||
| 1993 | #126 | #107 | |||
| 1994 | #121 | #121 | |||
| 1995 | #105 | #105 | |||
| 1996 | #105 | #91 | |||
| 1997 | #108 | #100 | |||
| 1998 | #106 | #103 | |||
| 1999 | #109 | #100 | |||
| 2000 | #111 | #110 | |||
| 2001 | #118 | #109 | |||
| 2002 | #128 | #149 | |||
| 2003 | #135 | #137 | |||
| 2004 | #135 | #149 | |||
| 2005 | #155 | #138 | |||
| 2006 | #135 | #149 | |||
| 2007 | #118 | #143 | |||
| 2008 | #98 | #117 | |||
| 2009 | #93 | #118 | |||
| 2010 | #73 | #96 | |||
| 2011 | #74 | #89 | |||
| 2012 | #65 | #714 | #272 | #637 | #79 |
| 2013 | #65 | #762 | #758 | #68 | |
| 2014 | #65 | #715 | #371 | #558 | #90 |
| 2015 | #60 | #607 | #397 | #620 | #103 |
| 2016 | #68 | #674 | #377 | #417 | #93 |
| 2017 | #70 | #593 | #238 | #743 | #93 |
| 2018 | #68 | #675 | #273 | #617 | #81 |
| 2019 | #59 | #648 | #282 | #756 | #79 |
| 2020 | #66 | #545 | #327 | #422 | #94 |
| 2021 | #75 | #501 | #163 | #358 | #113 |
| 2022 | #91 | #451 | #151 | #499 | #142 |
| 2023 | #94 | #595 | #211 | #512 | #157 |
| 2024 | #98 | #540 | #256 | #362 | #150 |
| 2025 | #103 | #530 | #170 | #668 | #172 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Colton
Names Similar to Colton
Nicknames for Colton
- Colt
- Cole
- Ton
- Tony
- CJ
Famous People Named Colton
| Colton Haynes | American actor and model |
| Colton Underwood | American reality TV personality and former professional football player |
| Colton Burpo | Subject of the book and film "Heaven Is for Real" |
| Colton Harris-Moore | American criminal and former fugitive |
| Colton Sceviour | Canadian professional ice hockey player |
| Colton Fretter | British professional ice hockey player |
| Colton Parayko | Canadian professional ice hockey player |
| Colton Gillies | Canadian former professional ice hockey player |
| Colton Iverson | American professional basketball player |
| Colton Cumbie | American reality TV personality |
| Colton Smith | American mixed martial artist |
| Colton Yellow Horn | Canadian professional ice hockey player |
| Colton Dixon | American racing driver |
| Colton Herta | American racing driver |
| Colton Murray | American former professional baseball player |
| Colton Facciotti | Canadian motocross racer |
| Colton Orr | Canadian lacrosse player |
| Colton McKivitz | American professional football player |
Characters Named Colton
| Colton Rhodes | Character from the video game "Call of Duty - Modern Warfare" |
| Colton White | Protagonist of the video game "GUN" |
| Colton "Cole" MacGrath | Protagonist of the video game series "inFamous" |
| Colton "Colt" Brennan | Character from the TV show "Yellowstone" |
| Colton West | Character from the TV show "Scream Queens" |
| Colton Shaw | Character from the TV show "Quantico" |
| Colton "Colt" Strangelove | Character from the film "Strange Wilderness" |
| Colton "Colt" Patterson | Character from the TV show "Cobra Kai" |
| Colton "Colt" Montgomery | Character from the TV show "The Ranch" |
| Colton "Colt" Arrow | Character from the TV show "Arrow" |
| Colton James | Character from the TV show "The Facts of Life" |
| Colton "Colt" Hawkins | Character from the film "American Sniper" |
| Colton "Colt" Winchester | Character from the TV show "Supernatural" |
| Colton "Colt" Bale | Character from the TV show "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" |
| Colton "Colt" Cullen | Character from the film "The Twilight Saga" |
| Colton Reed | Character from the TV show "Teen Wolf" |
| Colton Thatch | Character from the film "Atlantis - The Lost Empire" |
| Colton Harris | Character from the film "The Longest Yard" |
| Colton "Colt" Slater | Character from the TV show "Heartland" |
| Colton "Colt" Bradley | Character from the TV show "Titans" |