Total births
1,318
Boys' name · since 1885
Colon
1,318 babies named Colon in U.S. Social Security records since 1885, with the highest year being 1927. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,318
- total births
- 1885–2000
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
Colon sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 1,318 recorded since 1885.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Colon has been recorded 1,318 times among boys since 1885, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1885 to 2000.
- 1,318 total births
- 1885–2000 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 20% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,318 boys have been named Colon since 1885, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2000.
- 1,318
- total births
- 1885–2000
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
20% of everyone ever named Colon was born in this single decade.
1927
Single peak year
33 babies were named Colon in 1927 - its busiest year on record.
Colon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Colon's SSA record in two at 1948 and the more recent half accounts for 34% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 66%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1892, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1927 peak of 33, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Colon at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1927
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1885
Colon popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1885–2000
- Peak year (1927)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 116 years of records
Colon popularity over time - girls
11 total births recorded since 1914 (Colon as girls' name)
Colon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Colon's strongest decade.
263 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 20% of all-time use.
Colon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 12
1880s
12 births
- 1890s 10
1890s
10 births
- 1900s 11
1900s
11 births
- 1910s
1910s
179 births
- 1920s
1920s
263 births
- 1930s
1930s
224 births
- 1940s
1940s
215 births
- 1950s
1950s
138 births
- 1960s 102
1960s
102 births
- 1970s 82
1970s
82 births
- 1980s 48
1980s
48 births
- 1990s 29
1990s
29 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 263 births (20% of all-time use).
How Colon compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Colon's total volume
Colon vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Colon by state
Where Colon concentrates geographically, total births since 1885
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 403 | 30.6% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 17 | 1.3% |
| #3 | South Carolina | | 11 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Florida | | 5 | 0.4% |
North Carolina share of Colon's total US births 30.6%
Even split
403 of 1,318 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Colon? ▼
Since 1885, Social Security records show 1,318 babies named Colon. The most recent recorded year was 2000. Its busiest year on record was 1927, with 33 births.
When was Colon most popular? ▼
Colon was most popular in the 1920s decade with 263 total births. The single peak year was 1927.
Where is Colon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Colon are North Carolina (403 births), Georgia (17 births), South Carolina (11 births).
How long has the name Colon been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Colon since 1885 -- 116 years through the most recent 2000 data.
What names are similar to Colon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Cole, Colton, Colin, Collin, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Colon's data
- Colon's decade-level peak was the 1920s (263 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Colons (403 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Colon
Nearby Names Like Colon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Colon
Cole Boy
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#98 151,965 births
Colin Boy
#335 133,706 births
Collin Boy
#490 81,437 births
Colby Boy
#583 53,971 births
Compare Colon side by side: Colon vs Cole Colon vs Colton Colon vs Colin
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1885–2000 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Colon: Baby Name Since 1885 - 1,318 Births, Peak 1927." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/colon. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Colon draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.