Boys name · California
Colton in California
Colton was the 185th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 211 babies named Colton that year. Since 1968, California families have named 9,195 babies Colton.
Popularity over time
Colton in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 5 | 1116th |
| 1986 | 17 | 776th |
| 1993 | 198 | 241st |
| 1999 | 170 | 246th |
| 2006 | 171 | 256th |
| 2012 | 407 | 130th |
| 2019 | 399 | 120th |
| 2025 | 211 | 185th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 1116th in 1968 to 185th in 2025.
The most babies named Colton in California in a single year was 408, in 2013. Its best showing was 120th among boys names in 2019.
Across the country, Colton reached its best rank of 5th in West Virginia (2014). See Colton in every state →
How popular is Colton in California?
Colton was the 185th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 211 babies named Colton that year. Since 1968, California families have named 9,195 babies Colton.
How many babies are named Colton in California?
In 2025, 211 babies were named Colton in California. The most babies named Colton in California in a single year was 408, in 2013.
What is the rank of Colton in California?
Colton ranked 185th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 120th among boys names in 2019.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.