Colonel Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKER-nuhl / /ˈkɜrnəl/Latin; English
Meaning
Latin: commander; English: military rank
Historical & Cultural Background
The term 'Colonel' originates from the Latin word 'columna,' meaning 'column,' which referred to a column of soldiers. It evolved through French into the military rank we recognize today. The title has been used in various armies worldwide and is often associated with leadership and authority. In the United States, the rank of Colonel is a senior officer position in the Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps.
Trend Summary
The name Colonel is rare as a given name and has not seen significant popularity in recent years.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Colonel was first seen in the United States in 1880. Colonel has ranked as high as #853 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Alabama, Kentucky, and Virginia. In the past 5 years the name Colonel has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Colonel (1939)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NC | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 11 |
| 1881 | 14 |
| 1882 | 14 |
| 1883 | 10 |
| 1884 | 9 |
| 1885 | 11 |
| 1886 | 6 |
| 1887 | 10 |
| 1888 | 11 |
| 1889 | 9 |
| 1890 | 6 |
| 1891 | 19 |
| 1892 | 10 |
| 1893 | 7 |
| 1894 | 6 |
| 1895 | 11 |
| 1896 | 6 |
| 1897 | 7 |
| 1898 | 9 |
| 1900 | 9 |
| 1901 | 9 |
| 1904 | 7 |
| 1906 | 7 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1908 | 5 |
| 1910 | 9 |
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1912 | 19 |
| 1913 | 18 |
| 1914 | 21 |
| 1915 | 27 |
| 1916 | 31 |
| 1917 | 24 |
| 1918 | 28 |
| 1919 | 29 |
| 1920 | 37 |
| 1921 | 35 |
| 1922 | 27 |
| 1923 | 24 |
| 1924 | 33 |
| 1925 | 18 |
| 1926 | 28 |
| 1927 | 19 |
| 1928 | 31 |
| 1929 | 22 |
| 1930 | 13 |
| 1931 | 13 |
| 1932 | 23 |
| 1933 | 20 |
| 1934 | 15 |
| 1935 | 13 |
| 1936 | 18 |
| 1937 | 19 |
| 1938 | 10 |
| 1939 | 20 |
| 1940 | 16 |
| 1941 | 17 |
| 1942 | 13 |
| 1943 | 15 |
| 1944 | 17 |
| 1945 | 22 |
| 1946 | 14 |
| 1947 | 21 |
| 1948 | 8 |
| 1949 | 15 |
| 1950 | 14 |
| 1951 | 10 |
| 1952 | 10 |
| 1953 | 14 |
| 1954 | 13 |
| 1955 | 20 |
| 1956 | 15 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1958 | 8 |
| 1960 | 12 |
| 1961 | 8 |
| 1962 | 8 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1987 | 6 |