Is Coleman a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Coleman is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Coleman?

It’s currently ranked #771 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Coleman?

KOHL-muhn · IPA: //ˈkoʊlmən//

Coleman Boy

Popularity: #771 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKOHL-muhn / /ˈkoʊlmən/

Irish; English

Meaning

Irish: 'descendant of the servant of St. Colman'; English: 'dove'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Coleman has Irish roots, derived from the Gaelic surname O'Colmain, meaning 'descendant of Colmán'. Colmán was a popular given name in medieval Ireland, often associated with various saints. In English, the name Coleman can also refer to a person who worked with coal. The name has been used as both a surname and a first name, gaining popularity in various English-speaking countries.

Trend Summary

Coleman has seen a moderate level of popularity in the United States, particularly in the late 20th century.

Similar Names

Colm Cody Corbin Caleb Carter

Variants

Colman
Colm

International Variants

Colmán (Irish)
Coleman (English)

Famous people named Coleman

Coleman Hawkins was an influential American jazz tenor saxophonist known for his role in the development of jazz music.

Coleman Barks is an American poet and translator, best known for his interpretations of the works of Rumi.

Coleman Young served as the first African American mayor of Detroit, Michigan, from 1974 to 1994.

Coleman Francis was an American filmmaker and actor, recognized for his work in low-budget films in the 1960s.

Fictional characters named Coleman

Coleman is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for his quirky personality.

Coleman is a character in the video game 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild', serving as a merchant in the game.

Sibling Suggestions

Colin Cullen Callum Cameron Connor Caden

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Coleman was first seen in the United States in 1880. Coleman has ranked as high as #847 nationally, which occurred in 1997, and has been most popular in Georgia, Texas, Alabama, North Carolina, and South Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Coleman has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Coleman (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	20	20%
NC	11	11%
AL	10	10%
GA	9	9%
SC	9	9%
CA	6	6%
UT	6	6%
VA	5	5%
KY	5	5%
OK	5	5%
PA	5	5%
AZ	5	5%
FL	5	5%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	12
1881	16
1882	18
1883	12
1884	14
1885	17
1886	11
1887	18
1888	17
1889	12
1890	15
1891	16
1892	21
1893	20
1894	14
1895	12
1896	18
1897	25
1898	19
1899	9
1900	26
1901	19
1902	17
1903	28
1904	28
1905	21
1906	15
1907	24
1908	21
1909	38
1910	40
1911	36
1912	69
1913	75
1914	102
1915	116
1916	120
1917	110
1918	133
1919	130
1920	112
1921	146
1922	112
1923	122
1924	107
1925	126
1926	130
1927	115
1928	108
1929	118
1930	108
1931	87
1932	92
1933	77
1934	116
1935	73
1936	93
1937	80
1938	90
1939	81
1940	88
1941	86
1942	68
1943	95
1944	85
1945	72
1946	94
1947	114
1948	102
1949	97
1950	89
1951	93
1952	82
1953	80
1954	87
1955	70
1956	98
1957	78
1958	75
1959	65
1960	64
1961	72
1962	75
1963	52
1964	53
1965	54
1966	45
1967	45
1968	67
1969	59
1970	52
1971	44
1972	47
1973	47
1974	59
1975	57
1976	48
1977	43
1978	62
1979	75
1980	76
1981	91
1982	123
1983	123
1984	120
1985	140
1986	150
1987	172
1988	137
1989	145
1990	166
1991	195
1992	254
1993	284
1994	303
1995	340
1996	344
1997	421
1998	391
1999	354
2000	388
2001	369
2002	399
2003	368
2004	331
2005	363
2006	347
2007	350
2008	307
2009	276
2010	273
2011	221
2012	256
2013	252
2014	223
2015	251
2016	212
2017	246
2018	208
2019	182
2020	203
2021	175
2022	178
2023	176
2024	153