Rising since 2005, #883 for boys today.
Popularity of Kolson since 2002
Babies named Kolson per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 95 |
| 2010s | 514 |
| 2020s | 1,475 |
Meaning & origin
Kolson is a modern American creation that first appeared in U.S. birth data in 2002. Its popularity has been steadily rising since 2005. By 2025, the name ranked 883rd, with an incidence of 1 in 6,350 boys. Its peak year to date was 2024. Kolson is most common in Kentucky, West Virginia, and Mississippi. The name follows a popular naming pattern of taking a solid initial syllable, such as Kol, and pairing it with the fashionable suffix -son, echoing names like Colson and Kason. As a 21st-century invention, it has no historical or etymological baggage, appealing to parents looking for a fresh yet straightforward choice.
Kolson is a 21st-century American invention. It appears to blend the 'Kol' element, possibly inspired by names like Kole or the surname Colson, with the ubiquitous -son suffix familiar from names like Jackson. Its consistent usage, first recorded in the early 2000s, suggests it was created by parents seeking a distinctive but familiar-sounding name.
Where Kolson is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kol
Variants: Colson
Sibling names for Kolson
Names that share Kolson's style, for a brother or sister.
