Colson
Meaningson of Nicholas · English
- US rank
- #310
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #310 in 2025
1,099 babies were named Colson in the US in 2025. It has climbed 41 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1924–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 1,554 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Colson, 1,099 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Colson would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryColson first shows up in US birth records in 1924, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 101 years since.
- Best yearColson is at its all-time high right now: #310 in 2025.
- Then vs nowColson is 24× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 37,037 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 1,554.
- TrendColson has climbed 41 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #310. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedColson is most popular in Wyoming, where it ranks #89, followed by West Virginia (#109) and Kentucky (#138). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn English, Colson means “son of Nicholas”. Our records link it to English and Greek roots.
About the name Colson
Colson is a boy name of English and Greek origin meaning “son of Nicholas”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-son”. US birth records list Colson for boys from 1924 to 2025, in 42 of those 102 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #310 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #310, with 1,099 babies.
Origin:English namesGreek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0.7 | 1,363,636 boys |
| 1930s | 0.5 | 2,083,333 boys |
| 1980s | 1.5 | 666,667 boys |
| 1990s | 12 | 82,645 boys |
| 2000s | 47 | 21,061 boys |
| 2010s | 136 | 7,350 boys |
| 2020s | 577 | 1,732 boys |
Other spellings of Colson
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Colson
What does the name Colson mean?
Colson means “son of Nicholas” in English.
What is the origin of the name Colson?
Colson has English, Greek roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Colson a boy or girl name?
Colson is a boy name.
How popular is the name Colson?
Colson ranked #310 for US boys in 2025, given to 1,099 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#310).