Coleman
boy name#1310 in 2025Coleman entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #360 in 1903, ranks #1310 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1310
rank today
#360
peak (1903)
148
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #484 |
| 1890s | #494 |
| 1900s | #468 |
| 1910s | #501 |
| 1920s | #568 |
| 1930s | #631 |
| 1940s | #680 |
| 1950s | #808 |
| 1960s | #989 |
| 1970s | #1178 |
| 1980s | #817 |
| 1990s | #605 |
| 2000s | #639 |
| 2010s | #916 |
| 2020s | #1180 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Coleman has been most popular in TX, GA, SC.
Living bearers
About 13,000 people named Coleman are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Coleman alive today was born around 1995, making them about 30 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Coleman in 2025?
- Coleman ranks #1310 among US boy names in 2025, with 148 babies given the name.
- When was the name Coleman most popular?
- Coleman peaked in 1903, reaching #360 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Coleman with classmates?
- Coleman will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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