Declining since 2015, #1,281 for boys today.
Popularity of Kolten since 1987
Babies named Kolten per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 61 |
| 1990s | 731 |
| 2000s | 1,472 |
| 2010s | 2,691 |
| 2020s | 974 |
Meaning & origin
Kolten is a modern name that emerged in the late 20th century, first recorded in 1987. Its usage rose quickly, reaching a peak rank in 2015, and has since been falling. As of 2025, the name sits at rank 1,281, with a frequency of 1 in 11,164 births. Geographically, Kolten has been most popular in Hawaii, Alabama, and Tennessee, reflecting a pattern of regional preference. Though its exact etymology is uncertain, it fits a familiar pattern of invented names built from popular sounds and suffixes, a trend that defined many boys' names of the 2000s and 2010s.
Kolten first appeared in the United States in the late 1980s and is considered a modern coinage. It likely emerged as a variant of Colton, itself an English surname derived from a place name meaning 'Cola's town', or as a blend with the trendy -en suffix seen in names like Kaden and Jaden. Its popularity grew rapidly in the 2000s and 2010s before declining after 2015.
Where Kolten is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kol, Kolt, Ten
Sibling names for Kolten
Names that share Kolten's style, for a brother or sister.
