An estimated 9,632 living Americans are named Colson.
How rare is Colson?
Colson is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 1,099 boys receiving the name in 2025, matching its recorded peak.
How old is the typical Colson?
The median age of a living American named Colson is approximately 5 years, with most bearers falling between 3 and 9 years old.
Is Colson still popular?
Yes — Colson is currently rising in popularity, with 1,099 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 5.3× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Colson most common?
Colson has its strongest geographic signal in West Virginia, where it appears 6.3× more often than the national baseline.
1924Peak 20252025
Peak year
2025
Decline from peak
0%
2025
1,099
All-time
9,729
Diaspora map
Colson spread fast — broke out in Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia (2019) and ran high in 26 states within a decade.
Broke out: Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia, 2019 · over-represented in 26 states over 5 years
