Declining since 2011, #6,143 for boys today.
Popularity of Coltin since 1987
Babies named Coltin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 56 |
| 1990s | 637 |
| 2000s | 966 |
| 2010s | 780 |
| 2020s | 133 |
Meaning & origin
Coltin is a modern and rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1987. It peaked in popularity in 2012, but has been in decline since 2011. In the most recent year, 2025, it ranked 6,143rd with about 1 in 122,005 newborns receiving the name. The name has not been recorded in any particular state as a top choice, reflecting its scattered use. Its trajectory shows that it is falling out of favor, mirroring the trends of similar invented surname-style names that were briefly fashionable in the early 2000s. Coltin remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name that feels familiar yet uncommon.
Coltin is a modern coinage, likely a variant of Colton or a combination of the popular prefix 'Col-' with the fashionable suffix '-tin'. It first appeared in the United States in the late 1980s and saw a rise in use during the 2000s, reflecting a trend toward surname-style and invented names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Colt, Cole
Sibling names for Coltin
Names that share Coltin's style, for a brother or sister.
