Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Colton.
National Rank (2025)
#103
All-Time Peak Rank
#59 (2019)
Total U.S. Births
151,965
Unisex Distribution99.9% Boy / 0.1% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Colton Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Colton
According to SSA data, Colton achieved its highest historical rank of #59 in 2019. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2013 with 6,490 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 45.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 70 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Colton scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-45.9% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record6,490Births in 2013
Years in Top 100
17yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
70Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:11
1920s:28
1930s:24
1940s:24
1950s:60
1960s:130
1970s:264
1980s:3,991
1990s:30,472
2000s:34,249
2010s:58,468
2020s:24,244
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesCol-ton
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with C, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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