Kolsen
Every Kolsen since 2005 — 813 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kolsen
Kolsen is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,304 in 2025 with 150 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2005, 813 American babies have been named Kolsen. Its peak came in 2024, when 156 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Kolsen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kolsen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 150 | #1,304 |
| 2024 | 156 | #1,266 |
| 2023 | 77 | #1,995 |
| 2022 | 56 | #2,482 |
| 2021 | 45 | #2,799 |
| 2020 | 61 | #2,252 |
| 2019 | 51 | #2,569 |
| 2018 | 36 | #3,209 |
| 2017 | 18 | #5,212 |
| 2016 | 17 | #5,443 |
| 2015 | 28 | #3,834 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5,386 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5,817 |
| 2012 | 14 | #6,185 |
| 2011 | 26 | #3,955 |
| 2010 | 10 | #7,903 |
| 2009 | 7 | #10,515 |
| 2008 | 10 | #8,041 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9,389 |
| 2006 | 6 | #11,441 |
| 2005 | 5 | #12,515 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kolsen in 2025?
Kolsen ranked #1,304 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 150 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kolsen?
813 babies have been named Kolsen in the United States since 2005, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kolsen most popular?
Kolsen peaked in 2024, when 156 newborns received the name.
Is Kolsen a boy or girl name?
Kolsen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kolsen rising or falling?
Kolsen is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.