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BoyOld English origin2 syllables

Koltyn

Literal root meaning: “coal + settlement”

About the name Koltyn

Koltyn is a boy name with Old English roots, literally “coal + settlement”. It is related to Colton, which is where the meaning comes from.

It has a unique feel. In 2025, Koltyn ranked #4200 for boys in the US, with 25 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2012. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Koltyn were boys.

Etymology

A variant of Colton, which comes from Old English, meaning “coal” + “settlement”.

Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Koltyn”, “Colton”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.

US rank 2025
#4200
In 2015
#2098
Babies in 2025
25

Popularity of Koltyn, 1940–2025

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Boys GirlsBabies per year in the US

Latest SSA data: 2025.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).

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Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.