Colton
Peaked at #59 nationally in 2019, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1913, Colton has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Colton — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#6027
in 2004
Last ranked
#12413
in 2023
Years tracked
25
1988–2023
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1988, Colton reached its peak popularity for girls in 2004, ranking #6027 nationally with 20 babies given the name that year.
Colton hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2023, when it stood at #12413.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | #12,413 | 7 |
| 2021 | #13,865 | 6 |
| 2018 | #10,751 | 9 |
| 2017 | #10,882 | 9 |
| 2016 | #14,728 | 6 |
| 2015 | #12,089 | 8 |
| 2014 | #11,188 | 9 |
| 2013 | #15,036 | 6 |
Colton — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#59
in 2019
Current rank
#98
in 2024
Years tracked
88
1913–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1913, Colton reached its peak popularity for boys in 2019, ranking #59 nationally with 5,738 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #65 (2014) to #98 (2024) — a 34% drop.
As of 2024, Colton ranks #98 nationally for boys, with 3,588 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #98 | 3,588 |
| 2023 | #94 | 3,705 |
| 2022 | #91 | 3,925 |
| 2021 | #75 | 4,562 |
| 2020 | #66 | 5,022 |
| 2019 | #59 | 5,738 |
| 2018 | #68 | 5,314 |
| 2017 | #70 | 5,294 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Colton most popular?
Colton was most popular in 2019, when it ranked #59 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Colton becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Colton?
At least 148,712 babies have been recorded with the name Colton in the US since 1913, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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