Kolton
Kolton is a boy name of English origin meaning “Coal town”, pronounced KOHL-tun. It ranked #594 in the United States in 2025, given to 489 babies, and peaked at #379 in 2012. Common nicknames: Kolt, Kol, KC.
How popular is Kolton in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Kolton mean, and where does it come from?
Kolton is the K spelling of Colton, an English place name meaning the settlement of Cola — a personal name that probably meant "charcoal" or "dark" — and found across the Midlands and the north. The C version became an American favourite in the 1980s, and Kolton followed it into the records in 1982 and the top thousand in 1991, peaking in 2012. It is a good example of a pattern that repeats in every decade: the K variant arrives a few years behind its parent and follows the same curve down.
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Famous People Named Kolton
- Kolton Miller — American football offensive tackle
- Kolton Wong — American Major League Baseball second baseman, in the Kolten spelling
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Kolton mean?
Kolton is a boy name of English origin meaning "Coal town." Kolton is the K spelling of Colton, an English place name meaning the settlement of Cola — a personal name that probably meant "charcoal" or "dark" — and found across the Midlands and the north. The C version became an American favourite in the 1980s, and Kolton followed it into the records in 1982 and the top thousand in 1991, peaking in 2012.
How do you pronounce Kolton?
Kolton is pronounced KOHL-tun. Common variations include Colton, Coltan, Kolten.
Is Kolton a boy name?
Yes, Kolton is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Kolt, Kol, KC.