Colson
How to say it: KOHL-sun · /ˈkoʊlsən/
English surname meaning 'son of Col' (medieval short form of Nicholas); transferred to first-name use.
Colson was the 174th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,099 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 | 1,099 |
| 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
With nearly all usage recent, Colson is at its peak in the 2020s. Further ascent is anticipated.
What goes with it
Brisk with a breathy finish, Colson lines up well with Greyson.
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Nicknames
- Cole
- Col
Honouring a Colson in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Colson is about 1 in 60.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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