Kolston
Every Kolston since 2007 — 364 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kolston
Kolston is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,621 in 2025 with 31 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2007, 364 American babies have been named Kolston. Its peak came in 2022, when 35 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 Kolston stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kolston year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | #3,621 |
| 2024 | 23 | #4,507 |
| 2023 | 23 | #4,545 |
| 2022 | 35 | #3,384 |
| 2021 | 18 | #5,250 |
| 2020 | 19 | #4,957 |
| 2019 | 22 | #4,575 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5,438 |
| 2017 | 16 | #5,681 |
| 2016 | 22 | #4,556 |
| 2015 | 18 | #5,187 |
| 2014 | 24 | #4,202 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,851 |
| 2012 | 27 | #3,847 |
| 2011 | 19 | #4,918 |
| 2010 | 28 | #3,765 |
| 2009 | 5 | #13,598 |
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| 2007 | 5 | #13,511 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kolston in 2025?
Kolston ranked #3,621 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 31 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kolston?
364 babies have been named Kolston in the United States since 2007, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kolston most popular?
Kolston peaked in 2022, when 35 newborns received the name.
Is Kolston a boy or girl name?
Kolston is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kolston rising or falling?
Kolston is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.