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How Many People Are Named Colton?
Estimated people named Colton living in the U.S. today
146,141
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 148,712
- Peak year: 2013 (6,494 births)
- Estimated living today: 146,141
Colton by age group — who carries the name today?
Colton popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Colton
Colton has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 148,712 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 146,141 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,339 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Coltons you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Colton in the US?
An estimated 146,141 people named Colton are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Colton uncommon — about 1 in 2,339 Americans.
Is Colton a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Colton is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Colton most popular?
Colton peaked in 2013, when 6,494 babies were given the name. Its current trend is steady compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Colton?
Colton ranks #364 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 39 out of 100 (higher means rarer).