Colt: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced KOHLT · 1 syllable
From colt, as a nickname or occupational name for someone who looked after horses and asses. The given name may also be short for Colton. The revolver is named after American inventor Samuel Colt (1814–1862).
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- KOHLT
- US rank (2025)
- #285
- US babies a year
- about 1,547 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Colt?
Colt was the #285 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,188 babies. It’s rising: up 41% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #285 |
| Scotland | #536 |
| Canada | #490 |
| Australia | #274 |
How old are people named Colt?
Half of US adults named Colt are older than 31; most are between 18 and 44. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Colt
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
Questions about Colt
How do you pronounce Colt?
Colt is pronounced KOHLT.
How popular is the name Colt?
Colt was the #285 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,188 babies. It’s rising: up 41% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Colt?
Half of US adults named Colt are older than 31. Most are between 18 and 44.