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Colton

Recorded 1913–2025 · United States

Colton was most popular in 2013, when 6,496 American babies were given the name — ranking #97 that year. In 2025 it ranked #179, with 3,426 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 152,174 people named Colton.

Most popular in2013
Rank that year#97
Births that year6,496
Total since 1880152,174

Colton over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Colton’s peak in 2013. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Old English · "coal town"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org