Coltrane Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Coltrane means 'bright coal' in Old English.
Meaning of the Name Coltrane
Coltrane is an English surname that originated from the medieval given name 'Colbert'. It is derived from the Old English words 'col', meaning 'coal', and 'beorht', meaning 'bright'. The name is often associated with the jazz musician John Coltrane, who was known for his groundbreaking contributions to the genre. Coltrane can also be seen as a tribute to his legacy and the impact he had on music.
Popularity of the Name Coltrane
The popularity for the name Coltrane peaked in popularity in the year 2009 with 20 births, which ranked number 11,285 out of 32,263 unique names for that year. Coltrane had the most male births in 2009 with 20, which ranked number 4,744 out of 14,532 male names. The number of births for the name Coltrane has declined sharply over the last ten years from 20 births to 6 births, a decline of -70.00%. Among males, Coltrane has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 20 births to 6 births, a decline of -70.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Coltrane
- 20 Year Trend of Coltrane: -50.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Coltrane: -70.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Coltrane: -70.00%
Popularity of Coltrane by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Coltrane. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Coltrane in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Coltrane is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Coltrane
- Total Births of Coltrane: 5 (-11.34%)
- Male Births of Coltrane: 5 (-11.34%)
Given the downward trend of Coltrane over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -11.34% decrease in total births, for a total of 5 births in 2024. Male births for Coltrane have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 5 male births in 2024, a decrease of -11.34%.