boy name
Colson
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#311 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Colson in the US, 1880–2025
Colson first appears in US records in 1924. It peaked in 2025, when 1,099 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,099.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Colson popular?
Near its peak Colson is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 5,984 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2,522 | |
| 2000s | 951 | |
| 1990s | 233 | |
| 1980s | 29 | |
| 1930s | 5 | |
| 1920s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Colson a boy or a girl name?
Colson is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Colson a popular name right now?
Colson is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Colson?
In 2025, Colson ranked #311 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Colson most popular?
Colson was most popular in 2025, when about 1,099 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.