Colten
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Coal town, dark settlement
Origin: English
Popularity: Ranked #966 in 2025 with 238 babies born.
History: Colten surged in the 2010s-2020s as a creative spelling of Colton. The name carries frontier energy — colts, cowboys, and the American West. The -en ending is modern American naming's favorite tool. Colten means cowboy heritage with contemporary spelling.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Colten? About 1 in 13,985 babies born in 2025 were named Colten, or roughly 0.7 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Colten
What does the name Colten mean?
Colten means “Coal town, dark settlement” from English roots.
What is the origin of the name Colten?
Colten has English origin. The traditional meaning is “Coal town, dark settlement”.
How popular is Colten?
Colten ranked #965 in 2025 — given to 238 babies that year.
When was Colten most popular?
Colten peaked in 2009 with 757 babies registered that year.
Is Colten a boy or girl name?
Colten is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Coltens in registered births are male.
Is the name Colten rising or falling in popularity?
Colten has fallen 210 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #755 in 2020 to #965 in 2025.
How long has Colten been recorded?
Colten appears in birth records across 46 years — from 1978 through 2025.