Coleman

Coleman is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 153 boys in the United States.

Coleman at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Coleman

Coleman belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Coleman first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #360 in 1903, and in 2024 153 babies received the name — 17,451 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Coleman in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#360 in 1903
Peak year
1997
Babies named Coleman in 2024
153
Total since 1880
17,451

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Coleman mean?

The meaning of Coleman is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Coleman a boy or girl name?

Coleman is a boy name. In 2024, 153 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Coleman?

Coleman comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Coleman?

Coleman first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #360 in 1903, and 153 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].