Coulson
- US rank
- #5,208
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,565 in 2015
18 babies were named Coulson in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,790 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1995–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Coulson you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 95,238 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Coulson, 18 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Coulson would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCoulson first shows up in US birth records in 1995, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 30 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2015, when it reached #2,565.
- Then vs nowCoulson is 3.4× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 322,581 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 95,238.
- TrendCoulson has slipped 1,790 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,208. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Coulson
Coulson is a boy name of English and Greek origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-son”. US birth records list Coulson for boys from 1995 to 2025, in 29 of those 31 years. Its best year was 2015, when it ranked #2,565 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,208, with 18 babies.
Origin:English namesGreek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.8 | 352,113 boys |
| 2000s | 3.9 | 259,067 boys |
| 2010s | 13 | 79,554 boys |
| 2020s | 13 | 74,813 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 Coulson
What is the origin of the name Coulson?
Coulson has English, Greek roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Coulson a boy or girl name?
Coulson is a boy name.
How popular is the name Coulson?
Coulson ranked #5,208 for US boys in 2025, given to 18 babies. Its best year was 2015 (#2,565).