How old is someone named Colten?
The average Colten is 19 years old.
Half of all living Coltens are between 12 and 27.
When was Colten popular?
Colten was a boom name: it shot up, peaked in 2009, and dropped away. That's why most Coltens are close to the same age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 558 | 530 |
| 1990s | 3,736 | 3,600 |
| 2000s | 4,934 | 4,900 |
| 2010s | 5,528 | 5,500 |
| 2020s | 1,597 | 1,600 |
How many Coltens are still alive?
About 16,000 Coltens are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 16,000 babies named Colten since 1978.
Nearly every Colten ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Colten?
About half of living Coltens are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Millennial 18%
- Gen Z 52%
- Gen Alpha 30%
Is Colten an old name?
Not really. Colten is younger than 72 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Colten will be 38 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Colten a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: over 99.9% of living Coltens are men.
Names the same age as Colten
NAME TWIN
Colten's name twin is Kaylynn. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Kaylynn's age curve is the closest match to Colten's: 92% alike.
Other spellings: Kolten (15)
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Questions about the name Colten
How old is the average Colten?
The average Colten in the US is 19 years old. The median is 18, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Colten?
About 16,000 Coltens are alive in the US today, out of roughly 16,000 babies given the name since 1978.
When was the name Colten most popular?
In 2009, when about 760 baby boys were named Colten.
Is Colten a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 52% of living Coltens are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this