Colman
Colman is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Little dove.
Origin and history
Colman is a traditional name of Irish Gaelic origin, derived from the Old Irish name Colmán, which is a diminutive of colm meaning dove. Historically associated with several early Irish saints and scholars, it has a long heritage in the British Isles. In the United States, it remains a rare given name, occasionally used as an alternative spelling to Coleman.
Popularity in the United States
1,045 babies in the United States have been named Colman since 1880. It ranks #3640 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1882.
States where it is most popular
- MA (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 8 |
| 1910-1920 | 99 |
| 1920-1930 | 132 |
| 1930-1940 | 114 |
| 1940-1950 | 74 |
| 1950-1960 | 36 |
| 1960-1970 | 39 |
| 1970-1980 | 15 |
| 1980-1990 | 56 |
| 1990-2000 | 143 |
| 2000-2010 | 181 |
| 2010-2019 | 103 |
| 2020-2029 | 45 |
Famous people named Colman
- Colman Domingo: Actor, Playwright
- Colman Andrews: Food Writer, Editor
Nicknames
Cole
Fun facts
- More than 30 early Irish saints shared the name Colm or Colmán during the early Middle Ages.
- Colman serves both as a historical standalone Irish given name and as a spelling variant of Coleman.