How Many People Are Named Coltrane?
Complete statistics for the name Coltrane: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Coltrane is a surname-turned-first-name, most famously associated with jazz legend John Coltrane, and it's an exceptionally rare choice for a baby. Only about 335 people in the US carry this name today, meaning roughly 1 in 985,500 Americans are named Coltrane. Almost every single bearer is under 30, with the name peaking at just 20 births in 2009.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 traditionally represents introspection, spiritual seeking, and a deep desire for knowledge. It's associated with analytical minds who crave truth and aren't satisfied with surface-level answers.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 17All 339 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
📜 Coltrane Through the Generations
Coltrane didn't appear on birth records until the late 1990s, making it a genuinely modern name with no generational depth to speak of. Every one of the 339 recorded births falls in the under-30 age bracket, with zero bearers aged 30-60 and zero over 60. That's a striking profile, showing this name is entirely a product of recent naming trends. The peak came in 2009 with 20 births, a modest high point that still places Coltrane firmly in "very rare" territory. Since then, the trend has been declining, and fewer parents are choosing it each year. Globally, it's even scarcer, ranking at number 1,017,994 worldwide with only 88 living bearers. Outside the United States, South Africa is where you're most likely to encounter someone named Coltrane. It seems the jazz-inspired appeal that brought this name into existence hasn't been enough to sustain momentum. For the small group who carry it, though, Coltrane remains a distinctive and culturally resonant choice that won't be confused with anyone else in the room.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Coltrane's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Coltrane
How Many People Have the Name Coltrane?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,097 people in the United States currently share the name Coltrane. That works out to roughly 1 in every 302,142 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Coltrane a Common or Rare Name?
Coltrane 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 Coltrane Mean?
Coltrane means "Young colt herder" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Coltrane in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Coltrane Most Popular?
The name Coltrane reached peak popularity in 2009, with 20 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 Coltrane?
Approximately 1,097 people named Coltrane live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,097. That works out to roughly 1 in 302,142 Americans.
Is Coltrane a rare name?
Coltrane is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 302,142 Americans has this name.
What does the name Coltrane mean?
Coltrane means "Young colt herder" and comes from Old English origins.
Is Coltrane more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Coltrane are male and 0% are female.
When was Coltrane most popular?
Coltrane peaked in 2009 with 20 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.