How Many People Are Named Colten?
Complete statistics for the name Colten: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Colten means 'strong warrior' in Old English and it's very rare, with only 15,847 people bearing this name, making up just 1 in 20,825 Americans. That's a lot of strong warriors under 30, since 81% of them are younger than thirty.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 6 are known for their nurturing nature and responsibility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 19All 16,116 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
📜 Colten Through the Generations
Colten peaked in popularity in 2009 with 757 births, reflecting its status as a modern, newer-generation name. Today, most people named Colten are under 30, with 13,122 under-30s compared to 2,994 aged 30-60, and none over 60. This trend shows it's a name increasingly favored by younger parents, with an average age of 19 among those named Colten.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Colten's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Colten
How Many People Have the Name Colten?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 268 people in the United States currently share the name Colten. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,236,751 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Colten a Common or Rare Name?
Colten 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 Colten Mean?
Colten means "strong warrior" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Colten in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Colten Most Popular?
The name Colten reached peak popularity in 2009, with 757 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 Colten?
Approximately 268 people named Colten live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 268. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,236,751 Americans.
Is Colten a rare name?
Colten is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,236,751 Americans has this name.
What does the name Colten mean?
Colten means "strong warrior" and comes from Old English origins.
Is Colten more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Colten are male and 0% are female.
When was Colten most popular?
Colten peaked in 2009 with 757 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.