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Kolton

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Pronounced KOHL-ton /ˈkoʊl.tən/High

Meaning: Variant spelling of Colton, from the Old English place-name and surname meaning 'settlement near the coal' or 'dark settlement,' from col ('coal,' 'charcoal,' 'dark') and tun ('settlement,' 'farm,' 'town')High

In 30 seconds: Kolton is a modern K-spelled variant of Colton — an Old English place-name meaning 'coal town.' Rugged and Western in feel, it has been rising on the U.S. charts since the 2000s.

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Origin HighOld English

MeaningVariant spelling of Colton, from the Old English place-name and surname meaning 'settlement near the coal' or 'dark settlement,' from col ('coal,' 'charcoal,' 'dark') and tun ('settlement,' 'farm,' 'town')

U.S. rank (2025)#594 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births489 boys (0.03% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 17,163

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Kolton is a spelling variant of Colton, an English place-name and surname derived from Old English col ('coal' or 'dark') and tun ('settlement' or 'farm'). Multiple English villages were named Colton, meaning 'the dark settlement' or 'the coal town.' As a surname-turned-given-name, Colton/Kolton follows a well-established American pattern.

Colton began rising as a given name in the U.S. in the 1980s and surged in the 1990s–2000s, benefiting from the popularity of Western and country-culture naming. Kolton with a K emerged alongside as an alternative spelling. Both forms are found within the U.S. top 1000 boys' names.

Did you know? The C-to-K respelling trend that produced Kolton from Colton is one of the most consistent patterns in late 20th-century American naming — reflecting a broader preference for the harder visual impression of K over C, particularly for boys' names.

Overall data confidence 90%

Behind the Name — Colton — base etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

ColtonKoltenCoulton

Nicknames

KoltCole

Famous Bearers

★Kolton Miller (born 1995)
Kolton Daniel Miller (born September 2, 1995) is an American NFL offensive tackle for the Las Vegas Raiders, selected in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft from UCLA. Standing 6 feet 8 inches tall, he has established himself as one of professional football's premier left tackles.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kolton mean?

Kolton is a variant of Colton, from Old English meaning 'settlement near the coal' or 'dark town,' combining col (coal) and tun (settlement).

How do you pronounce Kolton?

It is said KOHL-ton — two syllables with stress on the first.

Is Kolton a boy or girl name?

Kolton is used exclusively as a boys' name.

How popular is Kolton?

Kolton ranks in the U.S. top 1000 boys' names, with the spelling Colton ranking somewhat higher.