Columbus

Columbus 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 England & Wales it was given to 3 boys in 2001.

Columbus at a glance

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

About the name Columbus

Columbus 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, Columbus first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #192 in 1880, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 7,517 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Columbus in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#192 in 1880
Peak year
1922
Total since 1880
7,517

Columbus in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2001
Best rank
#3134 in 2001
Babies named Columbus in 2001
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Columbus mean?

The meaning of Columbus 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 Columbus a boy or girl name?

Columbus is a boy name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2001.

What origin is the name Columbus?

Columbus comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Columbus?

Columbus first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #192 in 1880, and 0 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].