Colt
Pronunciation: [ k-OHLT ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Colt first appeared in US Social Security records in 1983.
Over 11 babies have been named Colt in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Colt is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #58,093 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #58,093
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Colt
Colt is a girl name .
Is Colt a boy or girl name? Colt is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #58,093 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #276. Colt is more commonly used as a boy name.
Colt is currently ranked #58,093 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Colt include Collins, Colette, Colbie, Collyns, Collette . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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