Colsen
How to say it: KOHL-sun · /ˈkoʊlsən/
Variant of Colson, English surname meaning son of Nicholas - modern American respelling for boys.
Colsen was the 174th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 523 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 | 523 |
| 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
Colsen belongs to the last few decades and has found its strongest moment in the 2020s. Standing at its peak at #174, further growth looks likely.
What goes with it
Two broad syllables with a soft breathy finish give Colsen a sturdy modern energy. Cole offers a short form while Colter shares its style.
Nicknames
- Cole
- Colt
Honouring a Colsen in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Colsen is about 1 in 60.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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