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Current rank (2024)#11255
Babies named Coltan in 20246
Total recorded796
Peak year2009 (44 babies)
Highest rank ever#2585
Years in records1988–2024 (37 years of data)
Change over last 5 years↓ 5583 spots

Frequently asked about Coltan

What does the name Coltan mean?
Coltan means “Coal town, dark settlement” from Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Coltan?
Coltan has Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “Coal town, dark settlement”.
How popular is Coltan?
Coltan ranked #11255 in 2024 — given to 6 babies that year.
When was Coltan most popular?
Coltan peaked in 2009 with 44 babies registered that year.
Is Coltan a boy or girl name?
Coltan is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Coltans in registered births are male.
Is the name Coltan rising or falling in popularity?
Coltan has fallen 5583 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5672 in 2019 to #11255 in 2024.
How long has Coltan been recorded?
Coltan appears in birth records across 37 years — from 1988 through 2024.

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