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Kohlson

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Pronounced KOHL-sən /ˈkoʊl.sən/High

Meaning: A modern name joining Kohl/Cole ('coal-black; swarthy', from Old English col) with the -son ending; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Son of Cole: Kohlson joins Kohl/Cole with -son — 'son of the coal-dark one'. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowAmerican, English
MeaningA modern name joining Kohl/Cole ('coal-black; swarthy', from Old English col) with the -son ending; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#5772 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 125

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320132024

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

Kohlson is a modern name joining Kohl/Cole — from Old English col, 'coal; coal-black, swarthy' (a nickname for someone dark-haired) — with the -son ending, 'son of' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern surname-style name (nickname Cole).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, son-of-Cole at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Cole means 'coal-black; swarthy' (Old English col) — Kohlson is a modern -son name, 'son of Cole', crisp and on-trend (the routes are layered, which we note).
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Kohlson — routes layered

Variations

ColsonColesonKolson

Nicknames

Cole

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kohlson mean?

Kohlson joins Kohl/Cole ('coal-dark') with -son, 'son of Cole'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kohlson?

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

Is Kohlson a boy or girl name?

Kohlson is a boy's name.

How popular is Kohlson?

Kohlson is a rare, recent name in the U.S.

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