Coal town or settlement of the dark-haired ones
Kolsten is likely a modern variation of the English surname Colton or the Scandinavian name Kolsten. It derives from Old English elements meaning 'coal town' or 'settlement of the charcoal burners,' or potentially from the Old Norse 'Kolsteinn' meaning 'coal stone.'
Less common today
Kolsten isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,389 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
