Colman
Boy name · Celtic · English · Gaelic
Meaninglittle dove · Irish
- US rank
- #8,910
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,083 in 1909
8 babies were named Colman in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1909–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Colman you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Colman
Colman Domingo
American actor (born 1969)
Choose Colman and your child shares a first name with Colman Domingo, an American actor. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Colman, like who?” Colman Domingo's Wikipedia article is available in 34 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 212,766 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Colman, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Colman would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryColman first shows up in US birth records in 1909, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 116 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1909, when it ranked #1,083. Today it's #8,910, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningIn Irish, Colman means “little dove”. Our records link it to Celtic, English and Gaelic roots.
About the name Colman
Colman is a boy name of Celtic, English and Gaelic origin meaning “little dove”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-man”. US birth records list Colman for boys from 1909 to 2025, in 94 of those 117 years. Its best year was 1909, when it ranked #1,083 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,910, with 8 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesEnglish namesGaelic names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 49 | 20,492 boys |
| 1910s | 13 | 79,491 boys |
| 1920s | 12 | 83,542 boys |
| 1930s | 11 | 92,764 boys |
| 1940s | 5.0 | 200,803 boys |
| 1950s | 1.8 | 552,486 boys |
| 1960s | 2.1 | 480,769 boys |
| 1970s | 0.9 | 1,098,901 boys |
| 1980s | 3.0 | 331,126 boys |
| 1990s | 7.4 | 134,771 boys |
| 2000s | 9.1 | 109,649 boys |
| 2010s | 5.5 | 183,150 boys |
| 2020s | 4.3 | 229,885 boys |
More Celtic boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
Questions about the name Colman
What does the name Colman mean?
Colman means “little dove” in Irish.
What is the origin of the name Colman?
Colman has Celtic, English, Gaelic roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Owen, Logan, Rowan.
Is Colman a boy or girl name?
Colman is a boy name.
How popular is the name Colman?
Colman ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1909 (#1,083).