Colman Boy

Popularity: #930 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KOL-mən //ˈkɒlmən//

Origin: Irish; Latin

Meaning: Irish: 'dove'; Latin: 'young man'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Colman has its roots in the Old Irish name "Colmán," which is derived from the diminutive form of "col" meaning "cub" or "young one." This etymology suggests a connection to youth or smallness, reflecting a common practice in ancient Irish naming conventions where diminutives were used affectionately. The name was Latinized as "Colmanus" during the early medieval period, which facilitated its spread into other languages and cultures, including English.

Historically, the name Colman is associated with several notable figures in early Christian Ireland. One of the most prominent is Saint Colman of Lindisfarne, who was a bishop in the 7th century and played a significant role in the spread of Christianity in the British Isles.

His influence is noted in various historical texts, including the writings of Bede in the 8th century, which document the lives of early saints and their contributions to the church. Additionally, the name appears in various forms across different regions, such as "Colm" in Irish and "Colman" in English, reflecting its enduring legacy.

Culturally, the name Colman has been embraced in various traditions, often symbolizing strength and leadership, likely due to its association with saints and notable leaders throughout history. The name has also been linked to various legends and folklore, further embedding it within the cultural fabric of Ireland and beyond.

The diminutive form "Colm" has also gained recognition, particularly in Irish contexts, maintaining the name's relevance through the centuries. Overall, Colman represents a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution, historical significance, and cultural resonance.

Famous people named Colman

In this section, you will find notable people named Colman. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Colman who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Colman who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Colman Domingo is an actor and playwright best known for Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Zola, and Fear the Walking Dead.

Colman McCarthy is a journalist and educator best known for his work with The Washington Post and as a peace educator.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Colman, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Colman. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Colman was first seen in the United States in 1909.

Colman has ranked as high as #7522 nationally, which occurred in 2002, and has been most popular in Massachusetts.

In the past 5 years the name Colman has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Colman is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Colman was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Colman.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 8 8
2024 10 10
2023 7 7
2022 8 8
2021 12 12
2019 12 12
2018 5 5
2017 6 6
2016 19 19
2015 16 16
2014 8 8
2013 7 7
2012 9 9
2011 9 9
2010 12 12
2009 19 19
2008 13 13
2007 13 13
2006 16 16
2005 12 12
2004 20 20
2003 22 22
2002 27 27
2001 21 21
2000 18 18
1999 22 22
1998 15 15
1997 23 23
1996 14 14
1995 20 20
1994 15 15
1993 12 12
1992 9 9
1991 6 6
1990 7 7
1989 8 8
1988 7 7
1987 12 12
1984 8 8
1982 6 6
1981 9 9
1980 6 6
1975 5 5
1972 5 5
1971 5 5
1968 6 6
1967 5 5
1966 6 6
1965 7 7
1963 8 8
1960 7 7
1959 5 5
1958 6 6
1956 6 6
1953 7 7
1950 12 12
1949 11 11
1948 10 10
1947 7 7
1946 5 5
1944 6 6
1943 12 12
1942 10 10
1941 5 5
1940 8 8
1939 11 11
1938 15 15
1937 5 5
1936 7 7
1935 9 9
1934 10 10
1933 15 15
1932 16 16
1931 12 12
1930 14 14
1929 14 14
1928 15 15
1927 18 18
1926 11 11
1925 6 6
1924 17 17
1923 10 10
1922 8 8
1921 18 18
1920 15 15
1919 16 16
1918 23 23
1917 10 10
1916 12 12
1915 12 12
1914 11 11
1913 9 9
1912 6 6
1909 8 8

Top States for Colman (2002)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
MA 5
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