Kolson
How to say it: KOHL-suhn · /ˈkoʊlsən/
Modern American variant of Colson, English surname meaning 'son of Cole' - rising boys' name.
Kolson was the 174th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 269 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 | 269 |
| 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
Newcomer Kolson owes nearly all its use to recent years. The 2020s are its peak moment so far, and the path still tilts higher.
What goes with it
Round and breathy, spoken in two solid beats. Paxton pairs easily alongside it, while Kol offers a snappy short form.
Nicknames
- Kol
- Kols
- Sonny
Honouring a Kolson in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kolson is about 1 in 60.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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