Kolt

Kolt 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 157 boys in the United States.

Kolt at a glance

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

About the name Kolt

Kolt 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, Kolt first appears in Social Security records in 1982. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1023 in 2020, and in 2024 157 babies received the name — 2,944 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kolt in US records

First recorded (US)
1982
Best US rank
#1023 in 2020
Peak year
2022
Babies named Kolt in 2024
157
Total since 1880
2,944

Kolt in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2018
Best rank
#4749 in 2018
Babies named Kolt in 2018
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kolt mean?

The meaning of Kolt 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 Kolt a boy or girl name?

Kolt is a boy name. In 2024, 157 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kolt?

Kolt comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kolt?

Kolt first appears in US records in 1982. Its best-ever ranking was #1023 in 2020, and 157 babies were given the name in 2024.

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].