Colt is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1800 in 2023 with 13 recorded births. This places Colt in the top 28% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 21 births ranking #1250. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 225.0%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 21,281 boys born was named Colt. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Colt is a bold one-syllable word name meaning "young horse". It has a strong Western flavour and a deliberately rugged modern image.
The name emerged through word and surname use rather than from an older traditional personal-name line. Its popularity is modern and driven by style, imagery, and sound.