Stable DeclineGradual decline from 2013#103 boys’ name in 2025
Peak era
2013
Peak births
6,490
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
1913Peak 20132025
Quick answers about Colton
How many people are named Colton?
An estimated 149,921 living Americans are named Colton.
How rare is Colton?
Colton is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 3,420 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 47.3% from its 2013 peak. It was the #103 boys’ name in 2025.
How old is the typical Colton?
The median age of a living American named Colton is approximately 15 years, with most bearers falling between 9 and 26 years old.
Is Colton still popular?
Somewhat. Colton has been declining since its 2013 peak and registered 3,420 births in 2025.
Peak year
2013
Decline from peak
47.3%
2025
3,420
All-time
151,965
Diaspora map
Colton broke out in Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Washington (1988) and became over-represented in 38 states over 36 years.
Broke out: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Washington, 1988 · over-represented in 38 states over 36 years
