Boy · #9,864 in 2026

Coalson

Rob Duncan Coalson from the University of Pittsburgh, is best known for being awarded the status of Fellow in the American Physical Society, after they were nominated by their Division of Chemical Physics in 1999, for novel contributions to the theory of condensed phase quantum dynamics, including computational methodology and applications to optical spectroscopy and electron transfer; and for…

Current Rank
#9,864
Peak Rank
#9,864 (2024)
Total Babies
29
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2014
First Year
2024
Last Year
2024
Peak Year
#9864
Peak Rank
29
Total Count
5
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Coalson

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Rob Duncan Coalson from the University of Pittsburgh, is best known for being awarded the status of Fellow in the American Physical Society, after they were nominated by their Division of Chemical Physics in 1999, for novel contributions to the theory of condensed phase quantum dynamics, including computational methodology and applications to optical spectroscopy and electron transfer; and for…

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The Story of Coalson

Coalson first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2014, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 7 Coalsons were born — ranking #9,864 that year. As of 2026, Coalson ranks #9,864 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 29 Coalsons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Coalson

Phonetically similar names — useful when Coalson is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Coalson

What does the name Coalson mean?
Rob Duncan Coalson from the University of Pittsburgh, is best known for being awarded the status of Fellow in the American Physical Society, after they were nominated by their Division of Chemical Physics in 1999, for novel contributions to the theory of condensed phase quantum dynamics, including computational methodology and applications to optical spectroscopy and electron transfer; and for…
How popular is Coalson in 2026?
In 2026, Coalson ranks #9,864 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Coalson most popular?
Coalson reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #9,864 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Coalson a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Coalson is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Coalson?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Coalson include Lowe, Derwyn, Pedrito. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Coalson

Coalson is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2014 and has accumulated 29 births in the dataset. Coalson's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #9,864. Use the chart and map above to compare Coalson's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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