How Many People Are Named Coulter?
Complete statistics for the name Coulter: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Coulter is a very rare name for boys, with only 797 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 413,800 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with a whopping 79% of those named Coulter being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 4 represents stability and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 19All 812 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Coulter Through the Generations
Coulter stands out as a name that's gaining traction among younger generations. With its peak year occurring in 2024, it's clear that this name is on the rise. The majority of people named Coulter are under 30, indicating a strong preference for this name among parents of recent years. As of now, there are 797 individuals named Coulter living in the United States, with the average age sitting at 19. This trend suggests that Coulter will continue to be a popular choice for new families.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Coulter's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Coulter
How Many People Have the Name Coulter?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 19,931 people in the United States currently share the name Coulter. That works out to roughly 1 in every 16,630 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Coulter a Common or Rare Name?
Coulter is classified as 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 Coulter Mean?
Coulter means "English occupational surname (one who cuts)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Coulter in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Coulter Most Popular?
The name Coulter reached peak popularity in 2024, with 39 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Coulter?
Approximately 19,931 people named Coulter live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 19,931. That works out to roughly 1 in 16,630 Americans.
Is Coulter a rare name?
Coulter is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 16,630 Americans has this name.
What does the name Coulter mean?
Coulter means "English occupational surname (one who cuts)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Coulter more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Coulter are male and 0% are female.
When was Coulter most popular?
Coulter peaked in 2024 with 39 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.