Colson Boy
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
Variants
- Coleson
- Colsonn
International Variants
- Colson (English)
- Colson (French)
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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)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 69 | |
| OH | 68 | |
| PA | 60 | |
| IN | 48 | |
| NC | 44 | |
| FL | 42 | |
| KY | 39 | |
| MO | 39 | |
| TN | 35 | |
| MI | 35 | |
| IL | 34 | |
| WV | 27 | |
| VA | 27 | |
| CA | 26 | |
| GA | 23 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1993 | 20 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 27 |
| 1997 | 35 |
| 1998 | 42 |
| 1999 | 47 |
| 2000 | 53 |
| 2001 | 96 |
| 2002 | 61 |
| 2003 | 76 |
| 2004 | 97 |
| 2005 | 88 |
| 2006 | 95 |
| 2007 | 132 |
| 2008 | 131 |
| 2009 | 122 |
| 2010 | 151 |
| 2011 | 178 |
| 2012 | 145 |
| 2013 | 153 |
| 2014 | 144 |
| 2015 | 173 |
| 2016 | 188 |
| 2017 | 323 |
| 2018 | 409 |
| 2019 | 657 |
| 2020 | 902 |
| 2021 | 1,024 |
| 2022 | 1,058 |
| 2023 | 950 |
| 2024 | 946 |