Koleson
Every Koleson since 2005 — 469 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Koleson
Koleson is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,552 in 2025 with 52 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2005, 469 American babies have been named Koleson. Its peak came in 2024, when 54 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Koleson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Koleson year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 52 | #2,552 |
| 2024 | 54 | #2,516 |
| 2023 | 40 | #3,091 |
| 2022 | 41 | #3,035 |
| 2021 | 45 | #2,798 |
| 2020 | 40 | #2,957 |
| 2019 | 31 | #3,609 |
| 2018 | 30 | #3,665 |
| 2017 | 23 | #4,405 |
| 2016 | 15 | #5,938 |
| 2015 | 17 | #5,417 |
| 2014 | 14 | #6,178 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,849 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 14 | #6,120 |
| 2010 | 6 | #11,573 |
| 2009 | 8 | #9,506 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8,701 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,405 |
| 2006 | 5 | #13,154 |
| 2005 | 6 | #10,876 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Koleson in 2025?
Koleson ranked #2,552 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 52 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Koleson?
469 babies have been named Koleson in the United States since 2005, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Koleson most popular?
Koleson peaked in 2024, when 54 newborns received the name.
Is Koleson a boy or girl name?
Koleson is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Koleson rising or falling?
Koleson is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.