Rising since 2002, #566 for boys today.
Popularity of Colsen since 2001
Babies named Colsen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 128 |
| 2010s | 302 |
| 2020s | 1,280 |
Meaning & origin
Colsen is a modern American name that first appeared in records in 2001, quickly rising in popularity. By 2025, it reached its peak rank of 566, with about 1 in 3,266 male births. The name's trajectory shows steady growth since 2002, particularly favored in states like Mississippi, West Virginia, and Kentucky. Colsen fits the contemporary pattern of surname-inspired names ending in -sen, such as Jensen and Grayson, offering a fresh yet familiar feel for parents seeking a distinctive but accessible choice.
Colsen is a modern English patronymic surname-turned-first name, formed by adding the suffix -sen (meaning 'son') to the name Cole. Cole itself originates as a short form of Nicholas or as a surname derived from the Old English col 'coal' or 'dark'. As a given name, Colsen emerged in the United States in the early 2000s, following the trend of surnames and -son/-sen endings.
Where Colsen is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cole, Col
Sibling names for Colsen
Names that share Colsen's style, for a brother or sister.
