Colon
Colon is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Dove; derived from the Latin 'columba' via the Spanish surname Colón.
Origin and history
Colon as a given name in the United States typically represents a transfer of the Spanish surname Colón, derived from the Italian and Latin name Christopher (meaning 'dove'). It has occasionally been used as a given name, though it remains quite rare in modern times due to its anatomical homograph in English. Most historical uses in U.S. records reflect family heritage honoring the surname of Christopher Columbus (Cristóbal Colón).
Popularity in the United States
1,318 babies in the United States have been named Colon since 1880. It ranks #3388 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NC (92.4 %)
- GA (3.9 %)
- SC (2.5 %)
- FL (1.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 12 |
| 1890-1900 | 10 |
| 1900-1910 | 11 |
| 1910-1920 | 179 |
| 1920-1930 | 263 |
| 1930-1940 | 224 |
| 1940-1950 | 215 |
| 1950-1960 | 138 |
| 1960-1970 | 102 |
| 1970-1980 | 82 |
| 1980-1990 | 48 |
| 1990-2000 | 29 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- The name functions primarily as the Spanish form of the surname Columbus, famously borne by explorer Cristóbal Colón.
- Colon saw modest historical use as a given name in the United States in the early-to-mid 20th century before falling out of common usage.