Declining since 2013, #4,139 for boys today.
Popularity of Koltyn since 1994
Babies named Koltyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 52 |
| 2000s | 233 |
| 2010s | 629 |
| 2020s | 200 |
Meaning & origin
Koltyn is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1994. It reached its peak popularity in 2012, after which its usage began a gradual decline. In 2025, it ranked 4139th, with roughly 1 in 68,323 male births. The name is most common in Texas, reflecting a regional preference for creative spellings. Like many consonant-heavy invented names, Koltyn fits a pattern of surnames used as first names, with the '-tyn' suffix adding a distinctive edge. Its trajectory suggests it remains a niche choice, not likely to enter the top 1000 again.
Koltyn is a modern American coinage, likely a respelling of the surname Colton, which itself derives from Old English col 'coal' and tun 'settlement.' It emerged in the late 20th century as part of a trend of creative spellings for established names. Since its first recorded use in 1994, it has seen modest popularity in the United States.
Where Koltyn is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kol, Kolt, Ty
Sibling names for Koltyn
Names that share Koltyn's style, for a brother or sister.
