Colson
Colson is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Cole or son of Nicholas.
Origin and history
Colson originated as an English surname meaning 'son of Cole' or 'son of Nicholas'. It has seen a dramatic rise in popularity in the United States in recent years as parents seek modern, surname-styled given names for boys.
Popularity in the United States
9,729 babies in the United States have been named Colson since 1880. It ranks #1217 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #330.
States where it is most popular
- OH (8.6 %)
- TX (7.8 %)
- PA (7.5 %)
- IN (5.5 %)
- NC (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 29 |
| 1990-2000 | 233 |
| 2000-2010 | 951 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,522 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,984 |
Famous people named Colson
- Colson Whitehead: Novelist, Author
- Colson Baker: Musician, Rapper
Nicknames
Cole
Fun facts
- Over half of all published U.S. births for Colson since 1880 have occurred since 2020.
- The name originally derived from the diminutive 'Cole', which itself was a medieval pet form of Nicholas.