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Summary

The name Colon originates from Latin, meaning 'farmer' or 'settler', and has evolved through various historical forms including Old French and English. It signifies traits of agriculture and settlement, with no biblical relevance. The name gained popularity in the 20th century, especially in Spanish-speaking cultures, and has various common variants. Notable people associated with the name include Christopher Columbus.

The name Colon is most popular in North Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Colon has been stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Colon' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1447th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1474th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2098th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3566th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7482nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 24088th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 9107th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 8681st out of 9204 names. Discover how the name 'Colon' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.