US Popularity:455
Origin:British
Meaning:young male horse
Colt is a boy's name of British 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 for a "young male horse"—equally as untamable as the western wilderness. Colt is a name that embraces 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 #2012 on The Bump
Boy:Colt is currently #600 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Colt is currently #455 in U.S. births
Boy:Colt is currently #158 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#455
in 2022
- 55
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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