Colter

Rank 430th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Colter was 430th most popular baby name for boys and 878th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 717 babies were named Colter in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 4,695 babies in the United States were named Colter. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.6% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Colter is around 15 to 17 years old.

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

The most common nickname for Colter is Cole.

Colter Meaning & Origin

The name Colter is of English origin and it traditionally means "coal miner" or "dark", often connoting strength, resilience and perseverance.

The name Colter is described as adventurous, strong-willed and outdoorsy.

Pronunciation

Colter is pronounced col-ter in English. The name Colter has 6 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Colter

  • The name Colter has been used in various forms of media, like in the television series "Alias" and the video game "Fallout 4".

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Geography

Where is the name Colter 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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