Coleson
Coleson is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Nicholas or son of Cole; people's victory.
Origin and history
Coleson is a modern variation of the English surname Colson, which originally meant 'son of Nicholas' or 'son of Cole'. While historically rare as a given name, it has gained traction in the United States in recent years as part of the broader trend of using surname-derived names ending in '-son'. It offers a contemporary, slightly softer alternative to names like Colton or Nicholas.
Popularity in the United States
2,770 babies in the United States have been named Coleson since 1880. It ranks #2457 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #873.
States where it is most popular
- PA (11.3 %)
- OH (10.8 %)
- TX (9.7 %)
- NC (5.9 %)
- IN (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 61 |
| 2000-2010 | 347 |
| 2010-2019 | 911 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,451 |
Nicknames
Cole
Fun facts
- Over half of all published U.S. births for the name Coleson have occurred since 2020.
- Cole originated as a medieval diminutive for Nicholas, which comes from Greek meaning 'victory of the people'.