Colson Boy

Popularity: #331 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationKOL-sun / /ˈkoʊlsən/

English; French

Meaning

English: son of Nicholas; French: from the coal town

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Colson is derived from the surname Coles, which itself originates from the given name Nicholas. In English-speaking countries, it has gained popularity as a first name in recent years. The name reflects a trend of using surnames as first names, which has become increasingly common in modern naming practices.

Trend Summary

Colson has seen a rise in popularity in the United States over the past decade.

Similar Names

ColbyColeCullenColinCoryCodyCollinCruz

Variants

  • Coleson
  • Colsonn

International Variants

  • Colson (English)
  • Colson (French)

Famous people named Colson

—

Fictional characters named Colson

—

Sibling Suggestions

ColtonCohenCadenCooperCarter

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Colson was first seen in the United States in 1924. Colson has ranked as high as #570 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in Ohio, Texas, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Colson has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Colson (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 69
8%
OH 68
8%
PA 60
7%
IN 48
5%
NC 44
5%
FL 42
5%
MO 39
4%
KY 39
4%
MI 35
4%
TN 35
4%
IL 34
4%
VA 27
3%
WV 27
3%
CA 26
3%
GA 23
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19245
19355
19855
19876
19886
198912
199010
199110
199213
199320
199419
199510
199627
199735
199842
199947
200053
200196
200261
200376
200497
200588
200695
2007132
2008131
2009122
2010151
2011178
2012145
2013153
2014144
2015173
2016188
2017323
2018409
2019657
2020902
20211,024
20221,058
2023950
2024946