Colan
boy nameColan entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2854 in 1936, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#2854
peak (1936)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3825 |
| 1920s | #3723 |
| 1930s | #3424 |
| 1940s | #3212 |
| 1950s | #3725 |
| 1960s | #3771 |
| 1970s | #3559 |
| 1980s | #6123 |
| 1990s | #6454 |
| 2000s | #10268 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Colan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Colan alive today was born around 1981, making them about 44 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Colan in 2025?
- Colan is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Colan most popular?
- Colan peaked in 1936, reaching #2854 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Colan with classmates?
- Colan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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