Boy · #1,311 in 2026

Kolsen

Name: Popularity of the name Kolsen in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Kolsen, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#1,311

Peak Rank

#1,266 (2024)

Total Babies

948

5-Yr Trend

+172%

2005

First Year

2026

Last Year

2024

Peak Year

#1266

Peak Rank

948

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kolsen

Kolsen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2005, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 155 Kolsens were born — ranking #1,266 that year. As of 2026, Kolsen ranks #1,311 for baby boys with 149 births, rising sharply (+172% over the past five years). In total, more than 948 Kolsens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Kolsen

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

Colson
Coulson
Kelson
Calcine
Keelson
Golson
Gholson
Colon
Colston
Colen
Colan
Cosen

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kolsen

What does the name Kolsen mean?

Kolsen is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2005. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kolsen in 2026?

In 2026, Kolsen ranks #1,311 among boys' names in the U.S., with 149 babies given the name that year.

When was Kolsen most popular?

Kolsen reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #1,266 that year with 155 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Kolsen most popular?

Kolsen has historically been most popular in Nebraska, Kentucky, Arkansas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kolsen.

Is Kolsen a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Kolsen is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Kolsen?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kolsen include Manfred, Doyne, Lonie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kolsen

Kolsen is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2005 and has accumulated 948 births in the dataset. Kolsen's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #1,266. Use the chart and map above to compare Kolsen'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 .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.