Masculine dossier · first seen 1880

Colonel

Extinct Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1920
Peak births
37
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Greatest Generation

Quick answers about Colonel

How many people are named Colonel?

Based on SSA birth records through 1987, an estimated 217 Americans born with the name Colonel may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 1987.

How rare is Colonel?

Colonel has not appeared in SSA records since 1987. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no boys received it in the latest available data.

How old is the typical Colonel?

The median age of a living American named Colonel is approximately 71 years, with most bearers falling between 61 and 78 years old.

Is Colonel still popular?

No. Colonel is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1987.

1880Peak 19202025
peak 1920 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020
Peak year
1920
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
1,250