Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Colt.
National Rank (2025)
#285
All-Time Peak Rank
#210 (2019)
Total U.S. Births
27,869
Unisex Distribution100.0% Boy / 0.0% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Colt Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Colt
According to SSA data, Colt achieved its highest historical rank of #210 in 2019. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2019 with 1,833 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 16.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 61 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Colt scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+16.7% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,833Births in 2019
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
61Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:25
1960s:78
1970s:141
1980s:2,117
1990s:2,218
2000s:3,031
2010s:11,656
2020s:8,603
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesColt
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with C, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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