Colt is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #264 in 2023 with 1,302 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2019 with 1,833 births ranking #210. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 429.3%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 1,312 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.