Colter

Colter 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 1,643 boys in the United States.

Colter at a glance

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

About the name Colter

Colter 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, Colter first appears in Social Security records in 1971. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #218 in 2024, and in 2024 1,643 babies received the name — 8,343 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Colter in US records

First recorded (US)
1971
Best US rank
#218 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Colter in 2024
1,643
Total since 1880
8,343

Colter in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2022
Best rank
#1466 in 2025
Babies named Colter in 2025
18
Total since 1996
28

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Colter mean?

The meaning of Colter 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 Colter a boy or girl name?

Colter is a boy name. In 2024, 1,643 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Colter?

Colter comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Colter?

Colter first appears in US records in 1971. Its best-ever ranking was #218 in 2024, and 1,643 babies were given the name in 2024.

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Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.