Colson

Colson 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 946 boys in the United States.

Colson at a glance

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

About the name Colson

Colson 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, Colson first appears in Social Security records in 1924. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #317 in 2022, and in 2024 946 babies received the name — 8,624 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Colson in US records

First recorded (US)
1924
Best US rank
#317 in 2022
Peak year
2022
Babies named Colson in 2024
946
Total since 1880
8,624

Colson in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2017
Best rank
#1104 in 2022
Babies named Colson in 2025
20
Total since 1996
139

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Colson mean?

The meaning of Colson 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 Colson a boy or girl name?

Colson is a boy name. In 2024, 946 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Colson?

Colson comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Colson?

Colson first appears in US records in 1924. Its best-ever ranking was #317 in 2022, and 946 babies were given the name in 2024.

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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].