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Coulson

♂ Boy

Pronounced KOHL-sən /ˈkoʊl.sən/High

Meaning: From the English surname Coulson — 'a son of Coll' (a pet of Nicholas, 'victory of the people'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A son of Coll/Nicholas: Coulson is an English surname — 'a son of Coll'. Crisp, distinguished, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English surname Coulson — 'a son of Coll' (a pet of Nicholas, 'victory of the people'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#6220 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 460

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519952024

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

Coulson comes from the English surname Coulson — 'a son of Coll', Coll being a medieval pet of Nicholas, from Greek 'victory of the people' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, distinguished surname-name (also Agent Coulson in the Marvel films; nickname Coul).

In the U.S. it appears as a fresh first name. Rare, a-son-of-Coll at the root, and distinguished.

Did you know? Coulson means 'a son of Coll' (a pet of Nicholas, 'victory of the people') — a crisp, distinguished English surname-name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KOHL-sən').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Coulson — surname; routes layered

Variations

ColsonColesonColeson

Nicknames

Cole

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Coulson mean?

Coulson is an English surname — 'a son of Coll' (a pet of Nicholas); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Coulson?

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

Is Coulson a boy or girl name?

Coulson is a boy's name.

How popular is Coulson?

Coulson is a rare name in the U.S.

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