Boys name · Illinois
Colton in Illinois
Colton was the 131st most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 88 babies named Colton that year. Since 1985, Illinois families have named 4,812 babies Colton.
Popularity over time
Colton in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 6 | 791st |
| 1991 | 71 | 206th |
| 1996 | 159 | 115th |
| 2002 | 108 | 159th |
| 2008 | 152 | 114th |
| 2014 | 191 | 83rd |
| 2019 | 173 | 77th |
| 2025 | 88 | 131st |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 791st in 1985 to 131st in 2025.
The most babies named Colton in Illinois in a single year was 214, in 2012. Its best showing was 74th among boys names in 2012.
Across the country, Colton reached its best rank of 5th in West Virginia (2014). See Colton in every state →
How popular is Colton in Illinois?
Colton was the 131st most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 88 babies named Colton that year. Since 1985, Illinois families have named 4,812 babies Colton.
How many babies are named Colton in Illinois?
In 2025, 88 babies were named Colton in Illinois. The most babies named Colton in Illinois in a single year was 214, in 2012.
What is the rank of Colton in Illinois?
Colton ranked 131st among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 74th among boys names in 2012.
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.