How Many People Are Named Coulson?
Complete statistics for the name Coulson: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Coulson is a very rare male name, with only 455 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 724,624 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 97% of those named Coulson being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life-path number 9 are often seen as compassionate and generous, always willing to lend a helping hand.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 12All 460 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2015Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Coulson Through the Generations
Coulson has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2015 with 48 births. The name's current generation skew is heavily towards younger individuals, with 447 under-30 and only 13 aged between 30 and 60. This makes Coulson a name that's firmly rooted in the modern era, with its bearers typically in their early teens.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Coulson's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Coulson
How Many People Have the Name Coulson?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,607 people in the United States currently share the name Coulson. That works out to roughly 1 in every 71,945 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Coulson a Common or Rare Name?
Coulson is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Coulson Mean?
Coulson means "English occupational surname (one who controls)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Coulson in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Coulson Most Popular?
The name Coulson reached peak popularity in 2015, with 48 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Coulson?
Approximately 4,607 people named Coulson live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,607. That works out to roughly 1 in 71,945 Americans.
Is Coulson a rare name?
Coulson is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 71,945 Americans has this name.
What does the name Coulson mean?
Coulson means "English occupational surname (one who controls)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Coulson more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Coulson are male and 0% are female.
When was Coulson most popular?
Coulson peaked in 2015 with 48 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.