Colten: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: c-ohlt-ehn
Origin: United States
gender-male

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Region Origin: North America
Meaning: It is derived from the Old English words "col" meaning 'charcoal burner' and 'town'.

Colten is a name with English and Scottish origins. It is derived from the Old English words "col" meaning 'charcoal burner' and 'town'.

Colten Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Colten is currently #880 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Colten is currently #435 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Colten is currently #414 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Colten is currently #198 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Colten is currently #503 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Colten is currently #238 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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Source: Social Security Administration

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