Boys name · North Carolina
Colton in North Carolina
Colton was the 68th most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 170 babies named Colton that year. Since 1988, North Carolina families have named 5,172 babies Colton.
Popularity over time
Colton in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 25 | 230th |
| 1993 | 46 | 168th |
| 1999 | 74 | 128th |
| 2004 | 71 | 156th |
| 2009 | 155 | 85th |
| 2014 | 289 | 36th |
| 2020 | 198 | 53rd |
| 2025 | 170 | 68th |
Its rank among boys names in North Carolina climbed from 230th in 1988 to 68th in 2025.
The most babies named Colton in North Carolina in a single year was 289, in 2014. Its best showing was 35th 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 North Carolina?
Colton was the 68th most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 170 babies named Colton that year. Since 1988, North Carolina families have named 5,172 babies Colton.
How many babies are named Colton in North Carolina?
In 2025, 170 babies were named Colton in North Carolina. The most babies named Colton in North Carolina in a single year was 289, in 2014.
What is the rank of Colton in North Carolina?
Colton ranked 68th among boys names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 35th 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.