Kolson Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Kolson is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Kolson?
Kolson is spelled K-O-L-S-O-N. The name has 6 letters.
Kolson at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Kolson is a patronymic surname meaning “son of Kol.”
- Origin
- Kolson may derive from English or Scandinavian patronymic naming traditions in which “son” denotes “son of”, attached to the root “Kol.”
- Pronunciation
- KOL-suhn · 2 syllables
Kolson Popularity in 2025
Rank#883
Recorded Births269
- Boys usage fell 90 places to #883 and recorded 48 fewer 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 Kolson Mean?
Kolson is a patronymic surname meaning “son of Kol.”
Origin: Kolson may derive from English or Scandinavian patronymic naming traditions in which “son” denotes “son of”, attached to the root “Kol.”
How Do You Pronounce Kolson?
PronunciationKOL-suhn
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Kolson?
- History
- The surname Kolson appears in records as indicating lineage from an individual named Kol or a similar root name, following common patronymic formation patterns in northern Europe and English-speaking regions.
Kolson 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 | 269 | #883 |
| 2024 | Boys | 317 | #793 |
| 2023 | Boys | 241 | #937 |
| 2022 | Boys | 267 | #885 |
| 2021 | Boys | 192 | #1,092 |
| 2020 | Boys | 189 | #1,058 |
| 2019 | Boys | 159 | #1,202 |
| 2018 | Boys | 75 | #1,959 |
| 2017 | Boys | 63 | #2,154 |
| 2016 | Boys | 36 | #3,161 |
| 2015 | Boys | 33 | #3,365 |
| 2014 | Boys | 30 | #3,532 |
| 2013 | Boys | 33 | #3,265 |
| 2012 | Boys | 26 | #3,894 |
| 2011 | Boys | 34 | #3,235 |
| 2010 | Boys | 25 | #3,994 |
| 2009 | Boys | 17 | #5,334 |
| 2008 | Boys | 13 | #6,393 |
| 2007 | Boys | 14 | #5,901 |
| 2006 | Boys | 10 | #7,427 |
| 2005 | Boys | 8 | #8,299 |
| 2004 | Boys | 9 | #7,536 |
| 2003 | Boys | 12 | #5,877 |
| 2002 | Boys | 12 | #5,725 |
When Was Kolson 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.
2024 · Boys
317 recorded births
National rank #793
2025 · Boys
269 recorded births
National rank #883
2022 · Boys
267 recorded births
National rank #885
2023 · Boys
241 recorded births
National rank #937
Where Kolson 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 |
|---|---|---|
| KY | #305 | 17 |
| WV | #330 | 5 |
| IN | #412 | 17 |
| MS | #415 | 7 |
| OH | #470 | 22 |
| PA | #477 | 21 |
| OK | #552 | 7 |
| IA | #571 | 5 |