Declining since 1998, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Coleton since 1982
Babies named Coleton per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 63 |
| 1990s | 947 |
| 2000s | 1,263 |
| 2010s | 633 |
| 2020s | 86 |
Meaning & origin
Coleton is a modern American respelling of the more established surname-turned-first-name Colton. First recorded in 1982, it peaked in 1997 before beginning a gradual decline in usage that has continued through 2025, where it ranked 8,243. Though its trajectory has been falling since 1998, the name retains a friendly, accessible sound. Its rise fits a broader pattern of surname-style names and creative spellings in late 20th-century American naming, offering a distinctive but not jarring alternative to Colton.
Coleton is a modern American respelling of Colton, itself an English surname derived from Old English personal name Cola (meaning 'coal' or 'dark') and tun ('settlement' or 'enclosure'). It emerged as a given name in the late 20th century, part of the trend of using surnames and modifying spellings for uniqueness. Despite its recent coinage, it has seen consistent but modest use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cole, Colt
Sibling names for Coleton
Names that share Coleton's style, for a brother or sister.
