Masculine dossier · first seen 1957
Colt
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
2019
Peak births
1,833
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
1957Peak 20192025
Quick answers about Colt
How many people are named Colt?
An estimated 27,507 living Americans are named Colt.
How rare is Colt?
Colt is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 1,188 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 35.2% from its 2019 peak.
How old is the typical Colt?
The median age of a living American named Colt is approximately 10 years, with most bearers falling between 6 and 17 years old.
Is Colt still popular?
Yes. Colt is holding steady, with 1,188 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Colt most common?
Colt has its strongest geographic signal in West Virginia, where it appeared 5.1× more often than the national baseline in the 2020s.
Peak year
2019
Decline from peak
35.2%
2025
1,188
All-time
27,869
Diaspora map
Colt broke out in Texas (2007) and became over-represented in 23 states over 17 years.
Broke out: Texas, 2007 · over-represented in 23 states over 17 years