Kolsen
Kolsen is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Son of Cole or son of Nicholas (if treated as a variant of Colson).
Origin and history
Kolsen is a modern American name, likely created as a contemporary spelling variation of Colson or Kelson. It follows the popular trend of using surname-style names ending in '-sen' or '-son'. Its usage in the United States has seen a sharp rise in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
813 babies in the United States have been named Kolsen since 1880. It ranks #3863 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1395.
States where it is most popular
- OH (20.2 %)
- TX (8 %)
- KY (7.6 %)
- PA (7.2 %)
- IN (6.8 %)
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 | 36 |
| 2010-2019 | 232 |
| 2020-2029 | 545 |
Fun facts
- Over half of all registered births for the name Kolsen in the U.S. since 1880 have occurred since 2020.
- Replacing the traditional 'C' with a 'K' reflects a contemporary naming trend that gives established sounds a distinct visual identity.