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Coalson

♂ Boy

Pronounced KOHL-sun /ˈkoʊl.sən/High

Meaning: A spelling of Colson — 'a son of Cole' (Cole, 'coal-black; swarthy; a charcoal-maker', + son); a surname; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A son of Cole; a son of the coal one: Coalson spells Colson. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'KOHL-sun'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA spelling of Colson — 'a son of Cole' (Cole, 'coal-black; swarthy; a charcoal-maker', + son); a surname; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#10058 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 29

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420142024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Coalson is a spelling of Colson — 'a son of Cole' (Cole, 'coal-black; swarthy; a charcoal-maker', + son); a surname (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'KOHL-sun').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-turned-first-name. Rare in this spelling, a-son-of-Cole at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Colson is 'a son of Cole' in English (Cole, 'coal-black; swarthy') — Coalson is a spelling, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KOHL-sun').
Overall data confidence 28%
References — Colson — English; routes layered

Variations

ColsonColesonKolson

Nicknames

Cole

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Coalson mean?

Coalson spells Colson — 'a son of Cole' (Cole, 'coal-black; swarthy'). The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Coalson?

It's said KOHL-sun /ˈkoʊl.sən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Coalson a boy or girl name?

Coalson is a boy's name.

How popular is Coalson?

Coalson is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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