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Colton

Boy name · 237 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Colton: 237 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 26 births in 2019.

Colton began as an English surname meaning "from the coal town," rooted in the Old English *col* (coal) and *tun* (settlement). It gained traction as a first name in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, before crossing the Atlantic. Notable bearers include American football quarterback Colton Schmidt, who punted for several NFL teams, and actor Colton Haynes, best known for his role in *Arrow*. No major places owe their name directly to Colton, though numerous towns called Colton exist in England and the U.S. A charming variant is Coulton, an older spelling that preserves the same earthy, industrious feel. While not traditionally Scottish, Colton has steadily appeared on Scottish birth registers since the 1990s, reflecting a modern taste for sturdy surname-names.