Colsen
Colsen is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Cole; son of Nicholas.
Origin and history
Colsen is a modern English given name derived from a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Cole'. It is ultimately connected to the medieval name Cole, a short form of Nicholas. In the United States, it has risen in usage recently as part of a trend toward surname-style names ending in '-en'.
Popularity in the United States
1,710 babies in the United States have been named Colsen since 1880. It ranks #3077 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #946.
States where it is most popular
- OH (8 %)
- TN (7.3 %)
- TX (7.2 %)
- GA (5.9 %)
- NC (5.6 %)
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 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 128 |
| 2010-2019 | 302 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,280 |
Nicknames
Cole
Fun facts
- Colsen originated as a medieval English surname indicating parentage from someone named Cole or Nicholas.
- The vast majority of official U.S. birth records for the name Colsen have occurred since 2020.