Colton
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Popularity
#98
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
148,712
Peak Year
#6,494 in 2013
First Recorded
1913
Style
Modern & Trendy
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
An English surname derived from a place name meaning 'coal town' or 'dark town'.
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Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Colton Haynes
American actor and model
Colton Dixon
American singer and songwriter
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