Coltyn
2025 SSA
About Coltyn
Coltyn is a modern masculine name that represents a contemporary spelling variation of Colton. Derived from an English surname originally denoting someone from a settlement called Cole's town, this variant spelling with a 'y' follows the popular trend of replacing traditional vowels to create distinctive versions of familiar names. Coltyn projects a rugged, outdoorsy image with associations to young horses (colts), suggesting strength and spirited energy. The name gained traction in the early 2000s as part of the broader popularity of Western-themed boy names. While less common than the standard spelling, Coltyn offers parents a way to choose a recognizable name with a unique touch that fits modern naming preferences for boys.
Pronounced KOHL-tin.
As of October 2026, Coltyn ranked #3862 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1331 in 2012.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,799 | 83 | 43.2 |
| 2015 | #1,897 | 77 | 40.2 |
| 2016 | #1,996 | 72 | 37.9 |
| 2017 | #2,096 | 66 | 35.7 |
| 2018 | #2,287 | 59 | 32.5 |
| 2019 | #2,592 | 50 | 27.9 |
| 2020 | #2,770 | 44 | 25.5 |
| 2021 | #3,082 | 39 | 22.3 |
| 2022 | #3,550 | 32 | 18.3 |
| 2023 | #3,480 | 33 | 19.3 |
| 2024 | #4,903 | 20 | 11.6 |
| 2025 | #3,862 | 28 | 16.4 |