Young horse or frisky person
Derived from the Middle English word 'colt', it originally served as a nickname for a young, energetic person or a professional who bred horses. It is most famously associated with the legendary jazz saxophonist John Coltrane, giving it a strong musical pedigree.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Coltrane in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Influential jazz saxophonist and composer
Television personality and entrepreneur
