Coleton Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Coleton is an English name derived from Old English roots, meaning 'swarthy town'. It has evolved from Colatun in the Middle Ages to its current form. The name has a strong connection to settlement and locality, with no significant biblical relevance. Its popularity has grown as a first name in recent years, appealing to those seeking uniqueness.
The name Coleton is most popular in Oklahoma, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Coleton has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Coleton' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1862nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1275th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3240th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Coleton' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Coleton"
Pronunciation
/ˈkoʊl.tən/
Origin
English
Etymology
The name Coleton is derived from the Old English elements 'col' meaning 'coal' or 'swarthy' and 'tun' meaning 'town' or 'settlement'.
Meaning
swarthy town
Language Evolution
Old English: Colatun, Middle English: Coleton, Modern English: Coleton
Historical Usage
Coleton has seen varying degrees of usage since the Middle Ages, gaining popularity as a surname and later being adopted as a first name.
Variants & Derivatives
Colton, Colt, Cole
Modern Popularity & Image
In contemporary times, Coleton is viewed as a modern and unique name, appealing to parents looking for distinctive names.
Famous People
Coleton B. Davis, a notable American entrepreneur.
Explore More Coleton Name Visualizations
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Coleton"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Coleton"
"Coleton" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1862nd of 16616 | 612 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1275th of 24088 | 1,944 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3240th of 23106 | 426 |
Regional Popularity of "Coleton" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
38.59% 1422nd/3685 |
- |
27.24% 1415th/5194 |
36.00% 2274th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
21.37% 979th/4582 |
50.17% 2591st/5164 |
18.50% 1353rd/7313 |
21.37% 1595th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
62.78% 2501st/3984 |
83.98% 3768th/4487 |
54.40% 3711th/6822 |
62.16% 3901st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Coleton" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Coleton"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Coleton" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.