US Popularity:507
Origin:British
Meaning:Young horse
Colt is a boy's name of English origin deeply embedded in the mythos of the Wild West. Igniting images of rugged cowboys riding against sunsets and desert plains, Colt is a name that celebrates the American Frontier. Of course, its true meaning comes from the English word meaning "young horse"—equally as untamable as the western wilderness. Colt is a name that embraces the possibility and the excitement of burgeoning youth. Sharing ties with the famed industrialist and inventor Samuel Colt, the name encourages not only adventure but an exploratory mind. While many align Colt with inexperience, your little one can feel at one in their spiritedness, ready for whatever the horizon may hold.

Famous People Named Colt

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  • Samuel Colt
    Inventor

Colt Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Colt is currently #2019 on The Bump
Boy:Colt is currently #1139 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Colt is currently #507 in U.S. births
Boy:Colt is currently #264 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#264
in 2023
- 24
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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