Colter
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Colt herder, one who tends young horses
Origin: Old English
Popularity: Ranked #157 in 2025 with 2,354 babies born.
History: Colter is an English occupational surname for someone who tended colts, derived from the Old English 'colt.' It is associated with John Colter, the American frontiersman and trapper who explored the Yellowstone region. As a given name it has a rugged, Western American character.
Famous people named Colter: Colter Wall (singer)
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Colter? About 1 in 1,414 babies born in 2025 were named Colter, or roughly 6.4 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Colter
What does the name Colter mean?
Colter means “Colt herder, one who tends young horses” from Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Colter?
Colter has Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “Colt herder, one who tends young horses”.
How popular is Colter?
Colter ranked #157 in 2025 — given to 2,354 babies that year.
When was Colter most popular?
Colter peaked in 2025 with 2,354 babies registered that year.
Is Colter a boy or girl name?
Colter is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Colters in registered births are male.
Is the name Colter rising or falling in popularity?
Colter has risen 817 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #974 in 2020 to #157 in 2025.
How long has Colter been recorded?
Colter appears in birth records across 53 years — from 1971 through 2025.