Coleman

Coleman - A very unique male name

Coleman appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #441. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Coleman and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Coleman? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Coleman. The baby boy name Coleman was given to 100 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1293 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 14,663 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Coleman peaked in popularity 116 years ago in 1910 on position 441.

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Coleman is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Coleman is currently topping the baby name charts in South Carolina at position #440 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,497.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Coleman is where you live.

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Coleman origin and meaning

Transferred surname (English and Irish) — surname origin disputed

Uncertain — Coleman is a surname from more than one source (an English form linked to Cole, and Irish Ó Colmáin, from colm, 'dove'), and no single meaning covers it

Coleman is a surname first, used as a boy's name in the US since 1910 and peaking in 1997. Because the surname itself has split English and Irish roots, an honest profile cannot give it one meaning. Its most famous given-name bearer is a jazz great.

Origin uncertain

Coleman is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Coleman, pop culture references for the name Coleman and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Coleman

We've found the following names that sound similar to Coleman, sorted by popularity.

Colin / Collin / Callum / Cullen / Callan / Callen / Callahan / Cillian / Calum / Clem /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Coleman

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Coleman a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Coleman?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

KOHL-mun · /ˈkoʊlmən/
Spoken Coleman has two syllables; the site's data table lists three, and the table's figure is reproduced as given

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Colman — The one-e spelling, also a saint's name; a separate established name

Nicknames: Cole

Famous bearers

• Coleman Hawkins — Tenor saxophone pioneer of jazz (1904–1969) Historical

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Surname

Why parents choose it

Coleman suits parents who want a sturdy surname name with the friendly short form Cole built in.