How popular is the name Colon in 2025?

Colon is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Colon most popular?

Colon peaked in 1885, reaching #836 among US boy names.

Colon will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Colon entered the US charts in 1885, peaked at #836 in 1885, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#836

peak (1885)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

About 500 people named Colon are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Colon alive today was born around 1936, making them about 89 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Colon in 2025?: Colon is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Colon most popular?: Colon peaked in 1885, reaching #836 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Colon with classmates?: Colon will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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