Colson
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Son of Cole, son of Nicholas
Origin: Old English
Popularity: Ranked #311 in 2025 with 1,099 babies born.
History: Colson is an English patronymic surname meaning son of Cole or Nicholas. It has transitioned into use as a modern given name in the United States in the 21st century, fitting the trend for -son suffix names like Jackson, Mason, and Carson.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Colson? About 1 in 3,029 babies born in 2025 were named Colson, or roughly 3 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Colson
What does the name Colson mean?
Colson means “Son of Cole, son of Nicholas” from Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Colson?
Colson has Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “Son of Cole, son of Nicholas”.
How popular is Colson?
Colson ranked #310 in 2025 — given to 1,099 babies that year.
When was Colson most popular?
Colson peaked in 2025 with 1,099 babies registered that year.
Is Colson a boy or girl name?
Colson is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Colsons in registered births are male.
Is the name Colson rising or falling in popularity?
Colson has risen 41 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #351 in 2020 to #310 in 2025.
How long has Colson been recorded?
Colson appears in birth records across 42 years — from 1924 through 2025.