Boy · #1,337 in 2026

Kolt

Kolt or kolty was a part of a female headgear, hanging on a ryasna at both temples as a sign of family's wealth, common in 11th-13th centuries in Old Rus'. It comprised a pair of metal pieces, joined to form a hollow medallion or star that, presumably, contained a piece of cloth, impregnated with fragrances.

Current Rank
#1,337
Peak Rank
#1,023 (2022)
Total Babies
3K
5-Yr Trend
-13%
1982
First Year
2026
Last Year
2022
Peak Year
#1023
Peak Rank
3K
Total Count
45
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Kolt

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Kolt or kolty was a part of a female headgear, hanging on a ryasna at both temples as a sign of family's wealth, common in 11th-13th centuries in Old Rus'. It comprised a pair of metal pieces, joined to form a hollow medallion or star that, presumably, contained a piece of cloth, impregnated with fragrances.

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Origin & history
The origin of the word “kolt” is obscure. As a term, it was introduced in the late 19th century in the course of ethnographic surveys . According to a version it derived from the Ukrainian : ковтки , meaning ' earrings ', also in West-Ukrainian dialects “колток”. In a Novgorod dialect the word “колтки” means pendants of earrings, it was also mentioned in birch bark document No. 644, found in Novgorod , dating back to Novgorod Republic .

The Story of Kolt

Kolt first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1982, with 16 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 214 Kolts were born — ranking #1,032 that year. As of 2026, Kolt ranks #1,337 for baby boys with 143 births, gradually falling (-13%). In total, more than 3K Kolts have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Kolt

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

  • Colt
  • Cold
  • Cult
  • Kilt
  • Celt
  • Kelt
  • Kalt
  • Kold
  • Calt
  • Kult
  • Culte
  • Golt

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kolt

What does the name Kolt mean?
Kolt or kolty was a part of a female headgear, hanging on a ryasna at both temples as a sign of family's wealth, common in 11th-13th centuries in Old Rus'. It comprised a pair of metal pieces, joined to form a hollow medallion or star that, presumably, contained a piece of cloth, impregnated with fragrances.
How popular is Kolt in 2026?
In 2026, Kolt ranks #1,337 among boys' names in the U.S., with 143 babies given the name that year.
When was Kolt most popular?
Kolt reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #1,023 that year with 214 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Kolt most popular?
Kolt has historically been most popular in Iowa, South Dakota, West Virginia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kolt.
Is Kolt a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Kolt is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Kolt?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kolt include Renard, Keir, Pharaoh. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Kolt

Kolt is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1982 and has accumulated 3K births in the dataset. Kolt's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #1,023. Use the chart and map above to compare Kolt'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.