Kolsen
How to say it: KOHL-sen · /ˈkoʊlsən/
Son of Kol or Nicholas from surname Colson - modern American invention with K-spelling.
Kolsen was the 174th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 150 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 | 150 |
| 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
Arriving in recent decades, Kolsen climbed to its best showing in the 2020s. It holds at its peak while momentum points higher.
What goes with it
Steady and breathy in sound, Kolsen has a sturdy modern edge. Kingston and Maxton belong in the same set.
Nicknames
- Kol
- Kols
- Sen
Honouring a Kolsen in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kolsen is about 1 in 60.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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