Colton is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #13574 in 2025 with 6 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 20 births ranking #6027. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 53.8%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 267,878 girls born was named Colton. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Colton is an English surname-style name whose older roots point to a place-name meaning such as "coal town". In modern use, though, it is chosen mainly for its strong, smooth sound.
The name became a modern American favourite through the popularity of surname-style boys' names. It feels current and masculine without sounding too sharp or severe.