Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Coltrane

Name: Popularity of the name Coltrane in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Coltrane, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,301

Peak Rank

#4,748 (2009)

Total Babies

339

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1997

First Year

2024

Last Year

2009

Peak Year

#4748

Peak Rank

339

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Coltrane

Coltrane first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1997, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 20 Coltranes were born — ranking #4,748 that year. As of 2026, Coltrane ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 339 Coltranes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Coltrane

Phonetically similar names — useful when Coltrane is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Coldren
Cauldron
Colton
Caldron
Colten
Kolton
Coltan
Coldiron
Caltrain
Calderon
Kelton
Colden

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Coltrane

What does the name Coltrane mean?

Coltrane is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1997. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Coltrane in 2026?

In 2026, Coltrane ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Coltrane most popular?

Coltrane reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #4,748 that year with 20 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Coltrane most popular?

Coltrane has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Coltrane.

Is Coltrane a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Coltrane is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Coltrane?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Coltrane include Larell, Lasean, Quintrell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Coltrane

Coltrane is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1997 and has accumulated 339 births in the dataset. Coltrane's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #4,748. Use the chart and map above to compare Coltrane's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.