Total births
469
Boys' name · since 2005
Koleson
Since 2005, U.S. Social Security records show 469 babies named Koleson, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2521
- among boys today
- 469
- born since 2005
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 82%
- more common than other boys
Koleson currently ranks #2521 among boys' names in America, with 469 babies recorded since 2005.
Social Security Administration records show Koleson recorded 469 times among boys since 2005, holding rank #2521 nationally today, ahead of 82% of boys, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2005 to 2025.
- #2521 among boys today
- 469 born since 2005
- 2020s peak decade
- 82% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Koleson is currently the #2521 boys' name in America, more common than 82% of boys - 469 born since 2005, peaking in the 2020s.
- #2521
- among boys today
- 469
- born since 2005
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 82%
- more common than other boys
Koleson vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2521
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 82% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Koleson was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
54 babies were named Koleson in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Koleson compares
469 Top 45% higher than 55% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Koleson's all-time total is 28% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Koleson | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 469 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 54 | 23 | 22,252 |
Koleson's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Koleson splits its recorded history at 2016: 79% of all births land in the more recent half, 21% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 2006 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2024 peak of 54 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Koleson at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#2,521
Active since
2005
Koleson popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2005–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 54
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Koleson by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Koleson's strongest decade.
272 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Koleson births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 35
2000s
35 births
- 2010s
2010s
162 births
- 2020s
2020s
272 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 272 births (58% of all-time use).
Koleson by state
Where Koleson concentrates geographically, total births since 2005
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 16 | 3.4% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 15 | 3.2% |
| #3 | Kentucky | | 7 | 1.5% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 6 | 1.3% |
| #5 | Tennessee | | 5 | 1.1% |
| #6 | West Virginia | | 5 | 1.1% |
Texas share of Koleson's total US births 3.4%
Even split
16 of 469 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Koleson? ▼
469 babies have been named Koleson since 2005. It currently ranks #2521 among boys. The peak year was 2024 with 54 births.
When was Koleson most popular? ▼
Koleson was most popular in the 2020s decade with 272 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Koleson most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Koleson are Texas (16 births), Ohio (15 births), Kentucky (7 births).
How long has the name Koleson been used? ▼
Koleson has been recorded in Social Security data since 2005, spanning 21 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Koleson? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kolton, Kolby, Kole, Kolten, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Koleson's data
- Texas records the most Kolesons (16 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Koleson
Nearby Names Like Koleson
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Koleson
Kolton Boy
#529 17,169 births
Kolby Boy
#1265 11,650 births
Kole Boy
#1200 9,785 births
Kolten Boy
#1456 5,929 births
Kolt Boy
#1260 3,074 births
Compare Koleson side by side: Koleson vs Kolton Koleson vs Kolby Koleson vs Kole
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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, 2005–2025 (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. "Koleson: #2521 Boys' Name - 469 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/koleson. 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 Koleson 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.