Kolson
Every Kolson since 2002 — 2,084 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kolson
Kolson is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #887 in 2025 with 269 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 2,084 American babies have been named Kolson. Its peak came in 2024, when 317 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 Kolson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kolson year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 269 | #887 |
| 2024 | 317 | #794 |
| 2023 | 241 | #938 |
| 2022 | 267 | #886 |
| 2021 | 192 | #1,092 |
| 2020 | 189 | #1,061 |
| 2019 | 159 | #1,205 |
| 2018 | 75 | #1,968 |
| 2017 | 63 | #2,163 |
| 2016 | 36 | #3,195 |
| 2015 | 33 | #3,403 |
| 2014 | 30 | #3,579 |
| 2013 | 33 | #3,306 |
| 2012 | 26 | #3,956 |
| 2011 | 34 | #3,280 |
| 2010 | 25 | #4,058 |
| 2009 | 17 | #5,449 |
| 2008 | 13 | #6,617 |
| 2007 | 14 | #6,124 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,759 |
| 2005 | 8 | #8,759 |
| 2004 | 9 | #7,910 |
| 2003 | 12 | #6,087 |
| 2002 | 12 | #5,917 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kolson in 2025?
Kolson ranked #887 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 269 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kolson?
2,084 babies have been named Kolson in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kolson most popular?
Kolson peaked in 2024, when 317 newborns received the name.
Is Kolson a boy or girl name?
Kolson is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kolson rising or falling?
Kolson is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.