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Coltin

♂ Boy

Pronounced KOHL-tin /ˈkoʊl.tɪn/High

Meaning: A spelling of Colton — from Old English, 'the coal town' and 'Cola's settlement' (a personal name plus tun, 'a settlement'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: From the coal town: Coltin spells Colton — 'the coal town; Cola's settlement'. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA spelling of Colton — from Old English, 'the coal town' and 'Cola's settlement' (a personal name plus tun, 'a settlement'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#6217 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,558

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219872024

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

Coltin is a spelling of Colton — from Old English, variously 'the coal town' and 'Cola's settlement' (a personal name plus tun, 'a settlement'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern surname-style name (it also echoes 'colt'; nickname Colt).

It registers thinly in this spelling. Rare, the-coal-town at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Colton means 'the coal town' and 'Cola's settlement' (Old English) — Coltin is a spelling, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KOHL-tin').
Overall data confidence 55%
Behind the Name — Colton — routes layered

Variations

ColtonColtynKolton

Nicknames

Colt

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Coltin mean?

Coltin spells Colton — Old English 'the coal town; Cola's settlement'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Coltin?

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

Is Coltin a boy or girl name?

Coltin is a boy's name.

How popular is Coltin?

Coltin is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Colton is more common.

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