How popular is the name Colonel in 2025?

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

When was the name Colonel most popular?

Colonel peaked in 1891, reaching #397 among US boy names.

Colonel will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Colonel entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #397 in 1891, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#397

peak (1891)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

About 300 people named Colonel are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Colonel alive today was born around 1926, making them about 99 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Colonel in 2025?: Colonel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Colonel most popular?: Colonel peaked in 1891, reaching #397 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Colonel with classmates?: Colonel will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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