Coulton is a rare and unique given name of English origin. It is derived from the Old English word "Colt," which means "young horse" or "foal." The name Coulton is believed to have originated as a surname, given to someone who worked with horses or lived near a colt farm.
The earliest records of the name Coulton can be traced back to medieval England. In the 13th century, a family named Coltun was recorded in the Hundred Rolls, an census taken during the reign of King Edward I. Over time, the surname evolved and became Coulton, but it is still considered a variant of the Colt name.
Coulton is not a name that has been widely popular throughout history. However, there are some notable individuals who have borne this name. For example, Coulton Waugh was an American politician who served as a representative from California in the early 20th century. Additionally, Coulton Lachtman is a Canadian ice hockey player who played professionally in the 1980s and 1990s.
Today, Coulton remains a rare and distinctive name. It is often associated with the English countryside and a love of horses. Parents who choose this name for their child may be drawn to its unique sound and historical significance. While it is not a name that has been widely used throughout history, those who bear the name Coulton can take pride in its rare and meaningful origin.
The name Coulton has seen a varying number of births each year in the United States since 1988. The highest peak was reached in 1994 with 10 births, followed by another peak in 1995 and 1996 with 9 births each year. The name's popularity increased slightly between 1997 and 1999, with 10 births in both years, followed by 11 births each year from 1998 to 1999.
However, the number of Coulton births began to decline after the year 2000. There were only 6 births in that year and 7 births in the following year. The trend continued with 6 births in 2002, followed by a significant drop to just 5 births in 2008.
Despite the decrease in popularity, Coulton has maintained a consistent presence with at least one birth each year between 2011 and 2012, with 7 births in 2011 and 6 births in 2012. Overall, Coulton has been born to a total of 139 families in the United States since 1988.