Coltyn
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Coal town, dark settlement
Origin: Old English
Popularity: Ranked #3862 in 2025 with 28 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Colton. Shares the meaning 'Coal town, dark settlement.'
Similar names: colstyn, collyn, collyns, colsyn, coltan, colten, coltin, colton
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Coltyn? About 1 in 118,875 babies born in 2025 were named Coltyn, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Coltyn
What does the name Coltyn mean?
Coltyn means “Coal town, dark settlement” from Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Coltyn?
Coltyn has Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “Coal town, dark settlement”.
How popular is Coltyn?
Coltyn ranked #3848 in 2025 — given to 28 babies that year.
When was Coltyn most popular?
Coltyn peaked in 2012 with 128 babies registered that year.
Is Coltyn a boy or girl name?
Coltyn is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Coltyns in registered births are male.
Is the name Coltyn rising or falling in popularity?
Coltyn has fallen 1059 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #2789 in 2020 to #3848 in 2025.
How long has Coltyn been recorded?
Coltyn appears in birth records across 36 years — from 1989 through 2025.