Coulson
Every Coulson since 1995 — 478 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Coulson
Coulson is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,248 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 478 American babies have been named Coulson. Its peak came in 2015, when 48 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 Coulson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Coulson year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #5,248 |
| 2024 | 14 | #6,252 |
| 2023 | 20 | #4,914 |
| 2022 | 24 | #4,327 |
| 2021 | 31 | #3,594 |
| 2020 | 32 | #3,434 |
| 2019 | 26 | #4,029 |
| 2018 | 41 | #2,904 |
| 2017 | 30 | #3,603 |
| 2016 | 39 | #3,010 |
| 2015 | 48 | #2,571 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5,297 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,210 |
| 2012 | 12 | #6,700 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 5 | #12,616 |
| 2009 | 12 | #6,885 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8,439 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9,068 |
| 2006 | 6 | #10,934 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,309 |
| 2004 | 6 | #10,214 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,351 |
| 2002 | 6 | #9,596 |
| 2001 | 8 | #7,668 |
| 2000 | 6 | #9,302 |
| 1995 | 5 | #9,115 |
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| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Coulson in 2025?
Coulson ranked #5,248 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Coulson?
478 babies have been named Coulson in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Coulson most popular?
Coulson peaked in 2015, when 48 newborns received the name.
Is Coulson a boy or girl name?
Coulson is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Coulson rising or falling?
Coulson is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.