Colt is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1460 in 2024 with 18 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 21 births ranking #1250. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 350.0%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 15,433 boys born was named Colt. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.