Kolt
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Coal town, dark settlement
Origin: Old English
Popularity: Ranked #1414 in 2025 with 129 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Kolton. Shares the meaning 'Coal town, dark settlement.'
Similar names: kol, kolly, kotah, kolette, kolten, kolter, koltin, kolton
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Kolt? About 1 in 25,802 babies born in 2025 were named Kolt, or roughly 0.4 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kolt
What does the name Kolt mean?
Kolt means “Coal town, dark settlement” from Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Kolt?
Kolt has Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “Coal town, dark settlement”.
How popular is Kolt?
Kolt ranked #1409 in 2025 — given to 129 babies that year.
When was Kolt most popular?
Kolt peaked in 2022 with 214 babies registered that year.
Is Kolt a boy or girl name?
Kolt is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Kolts in registered births are male.
Is the name Kolt rising or falling in popularity?
Kolt has fallen 384 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #1025 in 2020 to #1409 in 2025.
How long has Kolt been recorded?
Kolt appears in birth records across 44 years — from 1982 through 2025.