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Colton
Pronounced KOHL-tun /ˈkoʊl.tən/High
Meaning: From the English place/surname Colton, 'coal town' or 'settlement of a man named Cola.' Overwhelmingly a boy's name; used here for a girl, which we note.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Colton comes from the English place-name for 'coal town.' It is overwhelmingly a boy's name; used here for a girl, which we note - rare for girls in the U.S. (said 'KOHL-tun').
It is rare for girls in the U.S., and far more often a boy's name.
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What does the name Colton mean?
Colton is an English place/surname, 'coal town'; it is overwhelmingly a boy's name.
How do you pronounce Colton?
It's said KOHL-tun /ˈkoʊl.tən/ - two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Colton a boy or girl name?
Here Colton is used as a girl's name; note it is overwhelmingly a boy's name.
How popular is Colton?
Colton is rare for girls in the U.S., and far more often a boy's name.