Colonel

Boy name

Colonel has been given to 1,250 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1920.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,250

Peak year

1920 (37 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1880

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Colonel.

1,253 babies since 1883

1,242 babies since 1882

1,241 babies since 1910

1,240 babies since 1880

1,237 babies since 1889

1,231 babies since 1880

1,229 babies since 1882

1,229 babies since 1900

How popular is the name Colonel?

Colonel has been given to 1,250 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Colonel peak?

Colonel peaked in 1920, when 37 babies were given the name.

Is Colonel a girl or boy name?

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

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