Coleman
How to say it: KOHL-mun · /ˈkoʊlmən/
From Irish Colmán, diminutive of Colm ('dove'); also an English surname for a charcoal burner.
Coleman was the 1,140th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 148 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1900s, its births are down about 40% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,267 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,140 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 148 |
| Share of births | 1 in 22,400 |
| Peak decade | 1900s |
| Change over 10 years | −40% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,267 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Fading after an early high in the 1900s, Coleman nearly vanished through the 1960s before returning. Now well below that high, it seems headed down again.
What goes with it
Mellow and sturdy in two syllables, Coleman carries a strong undercurrent. Everett and Sullivan fit beside it.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Coleman is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Irish.
Famous people named Coleman
- Coleman Hawkins (1904–1969)American jazz saxophonist
- Coleman Scott (born 1986)Olympic wrestler
- Coleman Wong (born 2004)Hong Kong tennis player
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