Koltyn
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Koltyn
Koltyn is a modern masculine name that emerged as a contemporary spelling variation of Colton. With Germanic origins, the root name Colton originally meant 'coal town' or 'from the coal settlement.' Koltyn represents the trend toward distinctive spellings of traditional names, incorporating the popular 'yn' ending found in many current boys' names. This name gained traction in the early 2000s in the United States, particularly in the Midwest and Southern regions. The alternative spelling gives the traditional name a fresh, contemporary edge while maintaining its strong, masculine sound. Koltyn conveys a rugged, outdoorsy image similar to its parent name Colton, and it works well with the popular nickname 'Kolt,' suggesting strength and energy.
Koltyn is also given to girls.
Pronounced KOL-tin.
As of November 2026, Koltyn ranked #4200 for boys in US births in 2025 and #18042 for girls in US births in 2013 SSA, peaked at #1824 for boys in 2012.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,073 | 68 | 35.4 |
| 2015 | #2,097 | 67 | 35 |
| 2016 | #2,265 | 59 | 31.1 |
| 2017 | #2,259 | 59 | 31.9 |
| 2018 | #2,494 | 52 | 28.6 |
| 2019 | #2,537 | 52 | 29 |
| 2020 | #2,571 | 50 | 29 |
| 2021 | #3,458 | 33 | 18.9 |
| 2022 | #3,188 | 38 | 21.8 |
| 2023 | #3,671 | 31 | 18.1 |
| 2024 | #4,630 | 22 | 12.8 |
| 2025 | #4,200 | 25 | 14.6 |