Coleson Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Coleson is an English name that originates from the given name Cole, meaning victorious people. It has evolved from Cole to Coles and finally to Coleson, indicating a lineage. The name does not have biblical relevance and has gained popularity as a first name in the 20th century. With its modern appeal, Coleson is often viewed as unique and contemporary.
The name Coleson is most popular in West Virginia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Coleson has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Coleson' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12106th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2884th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1223rd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Coleson' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Coleson"
Pronunciation
/ˈkoʊl.sən/
Origin
English
Etymology
Coleson is derived from the surname 'Coles' which itself comes from the given name 'Cole', meaning 'victorious people'. The suffix '-son' denotes 'son of', indicating lineage.
Meaning
victorious people
Language Evolution
Cole, Coles, Coleson
Historical Usage
Coleson emerged as a given name in the 20th century, gaining popularity as a modern surname-based first name.
Variants & Derivatives
Cole, Coles, Collison
Modern Popularity & Image
Coleson is perceived as a contemporary and unique name, appealing to parents looking for modern names that have a familial connection.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Coleson"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Coleson"
"Coleson" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 12106th of 16616 | 18 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2884th of 24088 | 581 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1223rd of 23106 | 1,878 |
Regional Popularity of "Coleson" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
58.53% 2682nd/4582 |
64.60% 3336th/5164 |
36.63% 2679th/7313 |
67.40% 5030th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
24.30% 968th/3984 |
27.50% 1234th/4487 |
17.34% 1183rd/6822 |
33.51% 2103rd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Coleson" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Coleson"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Coleson" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.