Colston
Every Colston since 1994 — 1,247 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Colston
Colston is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,933 in 2025 with 80 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 1,247 American babies have been named Colston. Its peak came in 2010, when 91 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Colston stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Colston year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 80 | #1,933 |
| 2024 | 45 | #2,838 |
| 2023 | 40 | #3,068 |
| 2022 | 46 | #2,800 |
| 2021 | 57 | #2,381 |
| 2020 | 57 | #2,352 |
| 2019 | 64 | #2,191 |
| 2018 | 41 | #2,901 |
| 2017 | 50 | #2,538 |
| 2016 | 63 | #2,174 |
| 2015 | 83 | #1,807 |
| 2014 | 77 | #1,891 |
| 2013 | 74 | #1,904 |
| 2012 | 80 | #1,833 |
| 2011 | 79 | #1,813 |
| 2010 | 91 | #1,688 |
| 2009 | 31 | #3,489 |
| 2008 | 39 | #3,013 |
| 2007 | 40 | #2,934 |
| 2006 | 14 | #5,841 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,299 |
| 2004 | 7 | #9,121 |
| 2003 | 8 | #7,985 |
| 2002 | 12 | #5,790 |
| 2001 | 14 | #5,176 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8,348 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,493 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Colston in 2025?
Colston ranked #1,933 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 80 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Colston?
1,247 babies have been named Colston in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Colston most popular?
Colston peaked in 2010, when 91 newborns received the name.
Is Colston a boy or girl name?
Colston is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Colston rising or falling?
Colston is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.