Declining since 2012.
Popularity of Koltan since 1991
Babies named Koltan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 36 |
| 2000s | 85 |
| 2010s | 113 |
| 2020s | 18 |
Meaning & origin
Koltan is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1991, reflecting a broader trend of invented or respelled names. It achieved its peak popularity in 2013, but since 2012 its usage has been falling, as noted in the name's trajectory. Despite this decline, Koltan remains a distinctive choice, never having cracked the top 1000 in any year. The name has no recorded top states or association with a particular region. As a contemporary coinage, Koltan lacks deep historical roots but fits within the popular pattern of surnames-as-first-names.
Koltan is a modern given name that appears to have emerged in the late 20th century. It likely follows the trend of creating names by respelling or modifying existing surnames, such as Colton, which itself derives from Old English elements meaning 'coal town.' The name lacks a long historical pedigree and is considered a contemporary invention.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kol, Kolt, Tan
Sibling names for Koltan
Names that share Koltan's style, for a brother or sister.
