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Coltan

♂ Boy

Pronounced KOHL-tun /ˈkoʊl.tən/High

Meaning: A spelling of Colton, an English place and surname name, 'coal town' or 'settlement of the swarthy one' (from a personal name Cola + tun, 'town; settlement'). Crisp and modern.Low

In 30 seconds: A spelling of Colton: Coltan means 'coal town; settlement' (said 'KOHL-tun'). Crisp and modern.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningA spelling of Colton, an English place and surname name, 'coal town' or 'settlement of the swarthy one' (from a personal name Cola + tun, 'town; settlement'). Crisp and modern.
U.S. rank (2024)#11161 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 796

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919882024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Coltan is a spelling of Colton, an English place and surname name, 'coal town' or 'settlement of the swarthy one' (Cola + tun). It reads modern and friendly — rare in this spelling next to the popular Colton (said 'KOHL-tun').

It appears only rarely, next to the far more common Colton. Rare, place-based, and crisp.

Did you know? Coltan respells Colton, an English place-name meaning 'coal town' or 'Cola's settlement' (tun, 'town') — a crisp, current surname-style pick (said 'KOHL-tun').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Coltan — spelling of Colton; Old English 'coal town'

Variations

ColtonKoltonColtyn

Nicknames

ColtCole

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Coltan mean?

Coltan is a spelling of Colton, 'coal town' or 'settlement of the swarthy one,' from Old English.

How do you pronounce Coltan?

It's said KOHL-tun /ˈkoʊl.tən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Coltan a boy or girl name?

Coltan is a boy's name.

How popular is Coltan?

Coltan is a rare name in the U.S., next to the popular Colton.

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