Rising since 2005, #1,297 for boys today.
Popularity of Kolsen since 2005
Babies named Kolsen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 36 |
| 2010s | 232 |
| 2020s | 545 |
Meaning & origin
Kolsen is a modern American coinage that emerged in 2005 and has steadily grown in use, reflecting the trend of creating distinctive names with the popular -sen ending. In 2025, it ranked at position 1,297, with approximately 1 in 11,387 boys receiving the name. Its peak so far was in 2024, the earliest full year before the latest data, and it continues on a rising trajectory. The name is most common in Kentucky, Louisiana, and Missouri, indicating a particular appeal in the South and Midwest. Like many modern names, Kolsen lacks a deep historical etymology but fits well with sibling names like Kinsley or Bransen, which share a similar contemporary style. Parents drawn to Kolsen may appreciate its fresh sound and the flexibility of nickname Kole.
Kolsen is a modern American coinage, first recorded in 2005. It appears to be formed by combining the element 'Kol' (possibly a variant of Cole, which itself derives from the Old English nickname for 'swarthy' or 'coal-black') with the fashionable -sen suffix, as seen in names like Bransen or Jaxsen. The name has seen modest but consistent use, primarily in the South and Midwest.
Where Kolsen is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kole
Sibling names for Kolsen
Names that share Kolsen's style, for a brother or sister.
