Colt

Rank 240th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Colt was 240th most popular baby name for boys and 455th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,457 babies were named Colt in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,309 babies in the United States were named Colt. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.3% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Colt is around 11 to 14 years old.

The name "Colt" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Colt is .

Colt Meaning & Origin

The name Colt typically represents a strong, wild, and unbroken spirit, reminiscent of a young, virile horse.

The name Colt is described as adventurous, spirited and bold.

Pronunciation

Colt is pronounced colt in English. The name Colt has 4 letters and 1 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Colt

  • The name Colt is also used to refer to a young male horse that is under the age of four.

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Geography

Where is the name Colt most popular!? Popularity can vary a lot between regions. This map shows the relative popularity of a name in each state.

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