Colt

Colt is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 1,224 boys in the United States.

Colt at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Colt

Colt belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Colt first appears in Social Security records in 1957. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #210 in 2019, and in 2024 1,224 babies received the name — 26,673 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Colt in US records

First recorded (US)
1957
Best US rank
#210 in 2019
Peak year
2019
Babies named Colt in 2024
1,224
Total since 1880
26,673

Colt in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1250 in 2021
Babies named Colt in 2025
13
Total since 1996
252

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Colt mean?

The meaning of Colt is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Colt a boy or girl name?

Colt is a boy name. In 2024, 1,224 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Colt?

Colt comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Colt?

Colt first appears in US records in 1957. Its best-ever ranking was #210 in 2019, and 1,224 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].