Colton is a masculine given name of English origin. It is derived from the Old English words "col," meaning "coal," and "tun," meaning "town" or "settlement." The name Colton can be traced back to the Middle Ages, where it was used as a surname to describe people who lived in or near a town with a coal mine. In recent years, the name Colton has become increasingly popular as a first name for boys in the United States and Canada.
Colton rank report (US ranking for newborns 2021)
- Rank 70. Easton
- Rank 71. Kai
- Rank 72. Christian
- Rank 73. Landon
- Rank 74. Colton
- Rank 75. Roman
- Rank 76. Axel
- Rank 77. Brooks
- Rank 78. Jonathan
Nicknames for Colton
| Colt | kohlt | Shortened version of Colton |
| Cole | kohl | Another shortened version of Colton |
| Coley | koh-lee | A more affectionate version of Cole |
| Ton | tawn | A shortened version of Colton using the last syllable |
| Toni | toh-nee | A nickname using the first syllable of Colton |
| C | see | A simple one-letter nickname for Colton |
| Colt | kohlt | Shortened version of Colton |
| Coley | koh-lee | Affectionate nickname for Colton |
| Cole | kohl | Short and simple version of Colton |
| Tony | toh-nee | Slang nickname for Colton, derived from the last syllable of the name |
Famous people named Colton
| Colton Haynes | Actor | Known for his roles in TV shows like Teen Wolf, Arrow, and American Horror Story |
| Colton Underwood | Reality TV star | Known for his appearance on The Bachelorette and as the lead on The Bachelor |
| Colton Orr | Former NHL player | Known for his physical play and fighting skills on the ice |
| Colton Dixon | Singer-songwriter | Known for his appearances on American Idol and his Christian rock music |
| Colton Sissons | NHL player | Known for his role as a center for the Nashville Predators |
| Colton Parayko | NHL player | Known for his role as a defenseman for the St. Louis Blues |
| Colton Facciotti | Motocross racer | Known for his multiple Canadian Motocross Championships |
| Colton Herta | IndyCar driver | Known for his success as a young driver in the IndyCar series |
| Colton Haynes | Actor | Known for his roles in TV shows such as Teen Wolf and Arrow |
| Colton Underwood | Reality TV Star | Known for appearing on The Bachelorette and The Bachelor |
| Colton Orr | Ice Hockey Player | Former NHL player who played for teams such as the New York Rangers and Toronto Maple Leafs |
| Colton Dixon | Singer | Christian music artist who gained fame on American Idol |
| Colton Sceviour | Ice Hockey Player | Current NHL player who plays for the Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Colton Parayko | Ice Hockey Player | Current NHL player who plays for the St. Louis Blues |
| Colton Smith | MMA Fighter | Winner of The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson |
| Colton Burpo | Author | Author of the book Heaven is for Real, which was turned into a movie |
| Colton Tran | YouTuber | Social media influencer known for his vlogs and challenges on YouTube |
| Colton Dunn | Actor | Known for his roles on TV shows such as Superstore and Key & Peele |
Fictional character called Colton from pop culture
| Colton Rhodes | The Blacklist TV series | A character who is a member of the task force and a former CIA operative |
| Colton Haynes | Teen Wolf TV series | An actor who played the role of Jackson Whittemore in the series |
| Colton Underwood | The Bachelor TV series | A former NFL player who became a contestant on the reality dating show |
| Colton Donovan | Driven series by K. Bromberg | A fictional character in the romance novel series who is a race car driver |
| Colton Burpo | Heaven Is for Real book and movie | A real-life person who claimed to have visited heaven during a near-death experience |
| Colton Hargrove | Supernatural TV series | A character who is a werewolf and a member of a pack led by Garth Fitzgerald IV |
| Colton Rhodes | The Blacklist TV series | An FBI agent and member of the FBI task force |
| Colton Haynes | Teen Wolf TV series | An actor who played the role of Jackson Whittemore |
| Colton Donovan | Driven series by K. Bromberg | The main character of the romance novel series |
| Colton Underwood | The Bachelor TV series | A former American football player and reality TV personality |
| Colton Burpo | Heaven Is for Real book and movie | A young boy who claims to have visited heaven during a near-death experience |
| Colton Hargrove | The Walking Dead TV series | A minor character in the post-apocalyptic horror series |
| Colton West | The Lone Ranger movie | A character played by Johnny Depp in the 2013 film adaptation |
| Colton "Cole" Evans | Power Rangers: Wild Force TV series | The Red Wild Force Ranger and leader of the Wild Force Power Rangers team |
Frequently Asked Questions about Colton
| What is the meaning of the name Colton? | The name Colton means 'from the coal or dark town'. |
| Is Colton a popular name? | Yes, Colton has become increasingly popular in recent years. |
| What are some famous people named Colton? | Some famous people named Colton include Colton Haynes, an American actor and model, and Colton Underwood, a former NFL player and contestant on The Bachelorette. |
| Is Colton a unisex name? | While Colton is traditionally a masculine name, it has been used for both boys and girls in recent years. |
| What are some variations of the name Colton? | Variations of the name Colton include Kolton, Koltyn, and Colten. |