Colman

Boy name

Colman has been given to 1,045 babies in the U.S. since 1909. It peaked in 2002. In 2025, about 1 in 213,510 boys was named Colman.

Meaning & origin

From the Irish saints' name Colmán, diminutive of Colm, from Latin columba (“dove”).

Origin: Irish

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,045

Peak year

2002 (27 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1909

10-year trend

▼ -50%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Colman — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Colemanboy

17,628 babies since 1880

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FAQ

How popular is the name Colman?

Colman has been given to 1,045 babies in the U.S. since 1909. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Colman peak?

Colman peaked in 2002, when 27 babies were given the name.

Is Colman a girl or boy name?

Colman is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Colman are boys).

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