Colton

Boys

Best rank #91 (2019) · ranked in 5 years

Over 5 tracked years from 2012 to 2019, Colton held a spot in the rankings.

It climbed from #100 in 2012 to #91 in 2019.

As of the latest count (2025), Colton has fallen out of the top ranks.

In 2019, 5,739 babies were given the name Colton.

Colton was most popular around 2019, making it characteristic of the 2010s generation.

Rank by year

11020201220142019
  1. 2019915,739
  2. 2015946,326
  3. 2014986,414
  4. 2013976,496
  5. 20121006,368

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Frequently asked questions

Is Colton a popular name?
Colton reached a best rank of #91 in 2019 and has charted in 5 years.
Where does Colton rank now?
Colton does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).
Is Colton a boy or girl name?
It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.
When was Colton most popular?
Colton peaked around 2019.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)