Colston
- US rank
- #1,932
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,687 in 2010
80 babies were named Colston in the US in 2025. It has climbed 415 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1994–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Colston you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 21,368 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Colston, 80 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Colston would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryColston first shows up in US birth records in 1994, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 31 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2010, when it reached #1,687.
- Then vs nowColston is 13× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 277,778 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 21,368.
- TrendColston has climbed 415 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,932. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedColston is most popular in Michigan, where it ranks #571, followed by Ohio (#801). It's in the top 1,000 in 2 states.
About the name Colston
Colston is a boy name of English origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Colston for boys from 1994 to 2025, in 32 of those 32 years. Its best year was 2010, when it ranked #1,687 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,932, with 80 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.6 | 279,070 boys |
| 2000s | 8.9 | 112,613 boys |
| 2010s | 37 | 26,867 boys |
| 2020s | 31 | 31,881 boys |
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 Colston
What is the origin of the name Colston?
Colston has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Colston a boy or girl name?
Colston is a boy name.
How popular is the name Colston?
Colston ranked #1,932 for US boys in 2025, given to 80 babies. Its best year was 2010 (#1,687).