How Many People Are Named Kolton?
Complete statistics for the name Kolton: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kolton is a very rare male name, with only 16,459 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 20,050 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 91% of those named Kolton being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony and balance.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 15All 16,674 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: 2012Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kolton Through the Generations
Kolton emerged as a rising star in the early 2000s, peaking in popularity in 2012 with 796 births. Today, the average age of someone named Kolton is 15, reflecting its status as a relatively new name. The majority of people named Kolton, 15,121, are under 30, indicating its strong association with younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kolton's American roots
📄 About the Name Kolton
How Many People Have the Name Kolton?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 413 people in the United States currently share the name Kolton. That works out to roughly 1 in every 802,541 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kolton a Common or Rare Name?
Kolton 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 Kolton Mean?
Kolton means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kolton in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Kolton Most Popular?
The name Kolton reached peak popularity in 2012, with 796 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 Kolton?
Approximately 413 people named Kolton live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 413. That works out to roughly 1 in 802,541 Americans.
Is Kolton a rare name?
Kolton is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 802,541 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kolton mean?
Kolton means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.
Is Kolton more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Kolton are male and 0% are female.
When was Kolton most popular?
Kolton peaked in 2012 with 796 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.