How Many People Are Named Coltan?
Complete statistics for the name Coltan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Coltan is a very rare name for boys, with only 781 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 422,277 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 2009 with 44 births, but its trend shows a decline since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 21All 796 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2009Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Coltan Through the Generations
Coltan emerged as a modern name in the late 20th century, with its peak year being 2009 when 44 babies were given this unique moniker. Today, the majority of those named Coltan are under 30, indicating its status as a genuinely contemporary choice. With an average age of 21, the name continues to be associated with younger generations, suggesting it may remain a niche selection for parents seeking a distinctive name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Coltan's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Coltan
How Many People Have the Name Coltan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 781 people in the United States currently share the name Coltan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 422,277 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Coltan a Common or Rare Name?
Coltan is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Coltan Mean?
Coltan means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Coltan in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Coltan Most Popular?
The name Coltan reached peak popularity in 2009, with 44 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Coltan?
Approximately 781 people named Coltan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 796. That works out to roughly 1 in 422,277 Americans.
Is Coltan a rare name?
Coltan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 422,277 Americans has this name.
What does the name Coltan mean?
Coltan means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Coltan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Coltan are male and 0% are female.
When was Coltan most popular?
Coltan peaked in 2009 with 44 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.