Colten
Origin
English
Syllables
2
Peak era
2000s/2020s
Today
▬ Steady
Meaning
variant of Colton, meaning dark or coal town
Popularity, 1890–2024
1890speak 2000s
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Colten peaked in the 2000s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Colten
Most people given the name Colten in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Colten deep dive
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