Colson Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Colson is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Colson?
Colson is spelled C-O-L-S-O-N. The name has 6 letters.
Colson at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Colson may derive from “Col”s son,“ indicating ”son of Col,“ where ”Col' may be a short form of Nicholas or similar names.
- Origin
- Colson is commonly associated with English-language usage and may have originated as a patronymic surname turned given name.
- Pronunciation
- KOL-suhn · 2 syllables
Colson Popularity in 2025
Rank#310
Recorded Births1,099
- Boys usage rose 44 places to #310 and recorded 150 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Colson Mean?
Colson may derive from “Col”s son,“ indicating ”son of Col,“ where ”Col' may be a short form of Nicholas or similar names.
Origin: Colson is commonly associated with English-language usage and may have originated as a patronymic surname turned given name.
How Do You Pronounce Colson?
PronunciationKOL-suhn
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Colson?
- History
- Colson has been used both as a surname and a given name in English-speaking contexts, with documented use in historical records.
Colson Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 1,099 | #310 |
| 2024 | Boys | 949 | #354 |
| 2023 | Boys | 950 | #345 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,059 | #317 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,025 | #323 |
| 2020 | Boys | 902 | #351 |
| 2019 | Boys | 657 | #455 |
| 2018 | Boys | 409 | #639 |
| 2017 | Boys | 323 | #736 |
| 2016 | Boys | 188 | #1,049 |
| 2015 | Boys | 173 | #1,111 |
| 2014 | Boys | 145 | #1,245 |
| 2013 | Boys | 153 | #1,174 |
| 2012 | Boys | 145 | #1,222 |
| 2011 | Boys | 178 | #1,056 |
| 2010 | Boys | 151 | #1,190 |
| 2009 | Boys | 122 | #1,390 |
| 2008 | Boys | 131 | #1,325 |
| 2007 | Boys | 132 | #1,306 |
| 2006 | Boys | 95 | #1,551 |
| 2005 | Boys | 88 | #1,573 |
| 2004 | Boys | 97 | #1,440 |
| 2003 | Boys | 76 | #1,646 |
| 2002 | Boys | 61 | #1,851 |
When Was Colson Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
1,099 recorded births
National rank #310
2022 · Boys
1,059 recorded births
National rank #317
2021 · Boys
1,025 recorded births
National rank #323
2023 · Boys
950 recorded births
National rank #345
Where Colson Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| WY | #89 | 5 |
| WV | #109 | 18 |
| KY | #138 | 41 |
| MO | #142 | 49 |
| OK | #153 | 31 |
| OH | #163 | 83 |
| IN | #163 | 51 |
| ME | #172 | 7 |