How popular is the name Columbus in 2025?

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

When was the name Columbus most popular?

Columbus peaked in 1880, reaching #192 among US boy names.

Columbus will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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Columbus entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #192 in 1880, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#192

peak (1880)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

About 2,000 people named Columbus are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Columbus alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Columbus in 2025?: Columbus is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Columbus most popular?: Columbus peaked in 1880, reaching #192 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Columbus with classmates?: Columbus will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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