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UK boy's name

Kolson

Son of the narrow valley or forest glen.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Kolson is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kolson popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4107, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 4 births.

This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2023 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Kolson is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Kolson. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Kolson ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2023, when 4 boys were registered as Kolson.
  • Kolson ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #703 in 2022.
  • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kolson as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4107

2023

Births in 2023

4

Latest year

Peak year

2023

4 births

Estimated living

7

2026

Meaning

What does Kolson mean?

The given name Kolson is a relatively modern name that appears to have originated in the late 20th or early 21st century. Its precise roots and etymology are uncertain, but it is likely a combination of elements from various European languages and cultures.

One possible origin of Kolson is that it is derived from the Old Norse name Kolr, which means "coal" or "dark-haired." This name was popular among the Vikings and Scandinavian peoples during the Middle Ages. Over time, the name may have evolved and combined with the English suffix "-son," meaning "son of," creating the name Kolson.

Another potential source of Kolson is the German name Kolben, which means "club" or "mace." This name may have been adapted and anglicized over time, leading to the formation of Kolson. Alternatively, Kolson could be a creative fusion of the names Colin and Olson, both of which have their own distinct origins.

While there are no definitive historical records or ancient texts referencing the name Kolson specifically, its components can be traced back to various cultures and time periods. The earliest recorded examples of individuals bearing this name seem to be from the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

One notable figure with the name Kolson is Kolson Lee Yun, a South Korean professional baseball pitcher who currently plays for the Doosan Bears in the KBO League. He was born in 1995 and has been an integral part of the team's pitching rotation since his debut in 2017.

Another individual named Kolson is Kolson Moore, an American composer and musician known for his work in film and television. He has composed scores for various independent films and television shows, including the critically acclaimed series "The Affair" on Showtime.

In the literary world, Kolson Vashisht is an Indian author and screenwriter who has written several novels and scripts for Bollywood films. His works often explore themes of identity, relationships, and societal issues in contemporary India.

Kolson Basinger is an American artist and painter whose work has been exhibited in various galleries across the United States. His vibrant abstract paintings have received critical acclaim for their innovative use of color and texture.

Lastly, Kolson Petersen is a Norwegian entrepreneur and business executive who co-founded and serves as the CEO of a successful technology startup based in Oslo. His company has gained recognition for its innovative software solutions and has attracted investments from various venture capital firms.

While the name Kolson is relatively new and its precise origins remain uncertain, it has already made its mark in various fields and cultures around the world. As a unique and distinctive name, it is likely to continue gaining popularity and leaving its imprint on history.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Kolson by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kolson was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #4107 4 1

Geography

Where Kolson is most common

The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Kolson. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.

Kolson ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #703 in 2022.

Scotland
3

Across the UK

Kolson in Scotland and Northern Ireland

Scotland (NRS)

#703 in 2022

1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered

Related

Names similar to Kolson

FAQ

Kolson: questions and answers

How popular is the name Kolson in the UK right now?

In 2023, Kolson was ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Kolson most popular?

The peak year on record was 2023, with 4 babies registered as Kolson in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Kolson?

Son of the narrow valley or forest glen.

How many people are called Kolson in the UK?

A total of 4 babies have been registered as Kolson across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.

Where is Kolson most common?

In the latest published local rankings, Kolson ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #703 in 2022. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.