Boy · #6,811 in 2026

Kolsten

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

Current Rank

#6,811

Peak Rank

#6,811 (2024)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+24%

2011

First Year

2024

Last Year

2024

Peak Year

#6811

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kolsten

Kolsten first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2011, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 12 Kolstens were born — ranking #6,811 that year. As of 2026, Kolsten ranks #6,811 for baby boys with 12 births, rising sharply (+24% over the past five years). In total, more than 82 Kolstens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Kolsten

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kolsten

What does the name Kolsten mean?

Kolsten is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2011. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kolsten in 2026?

In 2026, Kolsten ranks #6,811 among boys' names in the U.S., with 12 babies given the name that year.

When was Kolsten most popular?

Kolsten reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #6,811 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Kolsten a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kolsten?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kolsten include Vesper, Vahan, Ilo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kolsten

Kolsten is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2011 and has accumulated 82 births in the dataset. Kolsten's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #6,811. Use the chart and map above to compare Kolsten'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.