How old is someone named Colton?
The average Colton is 17 years old.
Half of all living Coltons are between 9 and 25.
When was Colton popular?
Most of the Coltons in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2013 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 11 | 0 |
| 1920s | 28 | 0 |
| 1930s | 24 | 0 |
| 1940s | 24 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 60 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 130 | 110 |
| 1970s | 264 | 240 |
| 1980s | 4,001 | 3,800 |
| 1990s | 30,536 | 30,000 |
| 2000s | 34,303 | 34,000 |
| 2010s | 58,530 | 58,000 |
| 2020s | 24,263 | 24,000 |
How many Coltons are still alive?
About 150,000 Coltons are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 150,000 babies named Colton since 1913.
Nearly every Colton ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Colton?
About two in five living Coltons are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Millennial 15%
- Gen Z 41%
- Gen Alpha 43%
Is Colton an old name?
No. Colton is one of the youngest names around: younger than 77 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Colton will be 33 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Colton a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.9% of living Coltons are men.
Names the same age as Colton
NAME TWIN
Colton's name twin is Aleah. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Aleah's age curve is the closest match to Colton's: 91% alike.
Other spellings: Kolton (15)
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Questions about the name Colton
How old is the average Colton?
The average Colton in the US is 17 years old. The median is 15, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Colton?
About 150,000 Coltons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 150,000 babies given the name since 1913.
When was the name Colton most popular?
In 2013, when about 6,500 baby boys were named Colton.
Is Colton a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 43% of living Coltons, but the name spans several generations.
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