An estimated 27,472 living Americans are named Colt.
How rare is Colt?
Colt is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 1,188 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 35.2% from its 2019 peak.
How old is the typical Colt?
The median age of a living American named Colt is approximately 10 years, with most bearers falling between 6 and 17 years old.
Is Colt still popular?
Yes. Colt is holding steady, with 1,188 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Colt most common?
Colt has its strongest geographic signal in Montana, where it appears 5.5× more often than the national baseline.
1957Peak 20192025
Peak year
2019
Decline from peak
35.2%
2025
1,188
All-time
27,869
Diaspora map
Colt broke out in Alaska, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and West Virginia (2009) and became over-represented in 32 states over 14 years.
Broke out: Alaska, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and West Virginia, 2009 · over-represented in 32 states over 14 years
