Coltan
Below 5 births
About Coltan
Coltan is a modern masculine name that has gained modest recognition in recent decades. It likely developed as a variation of the more common Colton, which itself originated as an English surname meaning 'coal town.' Some parents may also appreciate its connection to the valuable mineral coltan (columbite-tantalite), giving the name a contemporary, elemental quality. Coltan has a strong, concise sound that fits with current naming trends favoring two-syllable boy names with bold consonants. While not ranking among top names in popularity charts, Coltan offers families a slightly distinctive alternative to more common choices like Colton, Colin, or Cole.
Pronounced KOL-tan.
As of October 2026, Coltan ranked #11161 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #2544 in 1996.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,416 | 22 | 11.5 |
| 2015 | #3,705 | 29 | 15.1 |
| 2016 | #4,649 | 21 | 11.1 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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