Colson

Rank 316th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Colson was 316th most popular baby name for boys and 632nd most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,058 babies were named Colson in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 3,175 babies in the United States were named Colson. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.9% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Colson is around 6 to 8 years old.

The name "Colson" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Colson is Cole.

Colson Meaning & Origin

The name Colson denotes "people's victory", offering a sense of personal strength and a determination to achieve success for the collective good.

The name Colson is described as innovative, virtuous and dynamic.

Pronunciation

Colson is pronounced col-son in English. The name Colson has 6 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Colson

  • The name Colson is shared by Colson Whitehead, a prominent and influential American novelist who has won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction twice.

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Geography

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