Columbus
Columbus is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Dove.
Origin and history
Columbus is a masculine given name derived from the Latin word for dove. Historically given in honor of Saint Columba or inspired by the explorer Christopher Columbus, it was moderately popular in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it is extremely rare as a newborn given name in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
7,517 babies in the United States have been named Columbus since 1880. It ranks #1396 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- NC (14.8 %)
- GA (14 %)
- AL (12.5 %)
- MS (11.8 %)
- SC (8.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 513 |
| 1890-1900 | 411 |
| 1900-1910 | 397 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,101 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,526 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,031 |
| 1940-1950 | 866 |
| 1950-1960 | 679 |
| 1960-1970 | 360 |
| 1970-1980 | 248 |
| 1980-1990 | 159 |
| 1990-2000 | 103 |
| 2000-2010 | 69 |
| 2010-2019 | 49 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Columbus
- Columbus Short: Actor, Choreographer
Fun facts
- The name directly stems from the Late Latin word 'columbus', meaning dove or pigeon.
- Columbus was most commonly registered as a baby name in the United States during the late 1800s.