boy's name
Coltan
KOHL-tun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 853
Coltan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2009, when 44 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1988.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Coltan Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 33 |
| 1990s | 220 |
| 2000s | 282 |
| 2010s | 219 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 42 |
How Popular Is Coltan?
In 2024, Coltan was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Coltan Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Coltan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Coltan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Coltan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Coltan
- English KOHL-tun
Sibling Names for Coltan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Coltan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Coltan
How popular is the name Coltan?
In 2024, Coltan was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Coltan a girl's or a boy's name?
Coltan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Coltan?
Coltan has 2 syllables.
When was Coltan most popular?
Coltan peaked in 2009, when 44 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.