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Colton

male

Meaning

"Coal Town"

Colton derives from English place-name and surname usage and became especially common as a given name in North America in recent decades.

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Popularity History of Colton

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#98Top 100

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#98

Colton was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-4

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Colton Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Colton.

2 ideas
Colt
Nickname
Cole
Nickname

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Baby Name Lists That Include Colton

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Length6 letters

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