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Colson is a masculine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From an English surname meaning ‘son of Col’. As a given name it entered the American top 1000 rankings in 2017, probably inspired by similar-sounding names such as Cole and Colton." It ranked #311 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from an English surname meaning ‘son of Col’. As a given name it entered the American top 1000 rankings in 2017, probably inspired by similar-sounding names such as Cole and Colton. The entry lists its usage as English (Modern).
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Colson ranked #311 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #311 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Colson mean?
Colson means "son of Col", according to Behind the Name.
Is Colson a popular name?
Colson ranked #311 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Colson a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Colson appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Colson — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
