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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Coal town / dark settlement
- Origin
- English (place name)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- KOHL-tun
Colton is an English place name, pronounced KOHL-tun, that comes from an Old English root meaning "coal town" or "dark settlement." It falls into the timeless, classic style category, marking it as a name with steady, classic appeal rather than a trendy invention. If you like a boy's name with a plainspoken, grounded backstory rather than a poetic or symbolic one, Colton fits that description.
Meaning & Origin of Colton
Meaning: Coal town / dark settlement.
Origin: English (place name).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Colton
KOHL-tunIPA /ˈkoʊltən/
Popularity of Colton
Colton peaked at #59 in 2019, when 5,738 boys were given the name, and has eased since to #98 in 2024 with 3,588 babies named Colton that year.
Names Like Colton
These names share Colton’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Colton mean?
Coal town / dark settlement. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Colton?
Colton is pronounced KOHL-tun (IPA: /ˈkoʊltən/).
Is Colton a popular name right now?
Colton peaked at #59 in 2019 and is ranked #98 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1913–2024.)
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