Coleson
How to say it: KOHL-sen · /ˈkoʊlsən/
Modern variant of Colson/Coulson, an English surname meaning 'son of Cole'; Cole is from Nicholas or the Old English 'col' (charcoal).
Coleson was the 174th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 292 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 6.5-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #73 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #174 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 292 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,421 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×6.5 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #73 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Recent generations hold almost all use of Coleson. Now at its best in the 2020s, it looks poised to rise further.
What goes with it
Light with a breathy flow, KOHL sen feels easy and current. Cole serves as a natural shortening while Dawson reflects its surname charm.
Nicknames
- Cole
- Coles
Honouring a Coleson in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Coleson is about 1 in 60.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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