Colt
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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
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Samuel ColtInventor
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
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 370
Ancestry, Colt Family History
Behind the Name, Colt January 2022
Merriam-Webster, colt
Surname DB, Last name: Colt
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