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Coulson

Boy

Meaning of Coulson: English: 'son of Cole'

Coulson is a boy's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 5034th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#5034

18 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

478

First recorded 1995 · peak 2015

Trend

falling

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 0 babies1982: 0 babies1983: 0 babies1984: 0 babies1985: 0 babies1986: 0 babies1987: 0 babies1988: 0 babies1989: 0 babies1990: 0 babies19901991: 0 babies1992: 0 babies1993: 0 babies1994: 0 babies1995: 5 babies1996: 8 babies1997: 9 babies1998: 5 babies1999: 0 babies2000: 6 babies20002001: 8 babies2002: 6 babies2003: 9 babies2004: 6 babies2005: 7 babies2006: 6 babies2007: 8 babies2008: 9 babies2009: 12 babies2010: 5 babies20102011: 0 babies2012: 12 babies2013: 17 babies2014: 17 babies2015: 48 babies2016: 39 babies2017: 30 babies2018: 41 babies2019: 26 babies2020: 32 babies20202021: 31 babies2022: 24 babies2023: 20 babies2024: 14 babies2025: 18 babies
US babies named Coulson per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 48.

Gender split

100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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