Kolt Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kolt is an Old Norse name meaning 'young horse', which has evolved through various forms in the Germanic language family. It is seen as a modern and trendy name today, with no biblical relevance. The name conveys traits of vitality and strength and has gained popularity in recent decades.
The name Kolt is most popular in Oklahoma, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha 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, Kolt 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, 'Kolt' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3070th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2466th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1202nd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Kolt' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kolt"
Pronunciation
/koʊlt/
Origin
Old Norse
Etymology
The name Kolt is derived from the Old Norse name 'Kolt', which means 'young horse' or 'foal'. It is related to the word for a young horse in various Germanic languages.
Meaning
young horse
Language Evolution
Old Norse: Kolt, Middle English: Colt, Modern English: Kolt
Historical Usage
The name Kolt has gained popularity in recent years, especially in English-speaking countries, as a modern variation of the traditional name Colt.
Variants & Derivatives
Colt, Kole, Koltan
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Kolt is perceived as a trendy and youthful name, often associated with strength and agility.
Famous People
Kolt McNair, a professional athlete, Kolt Walker, a notable artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kolt"
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 "Kolt"
"Kolt" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3070th of 16616 | 297 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2466th of 24088 | 729 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1202nd of 23106 | 1,918 |
Regional Popularity of "Kolt" 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) |
64.56% 2379th/3685 |
- |
56.72% 2946th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
48.23% 2210th/4582 |
76.12% 3931st/5164 |
27.25% 1993rd/7313 |
47.72% 3561st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
22.89% 912th/3984 |
42.17% 1892nd/4487 |
17.82% 1216th/6822 |
25.73% 1615th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Kolt" 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 "Kolt"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kolt" 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.