Kolsen
2025 SSA
About Kolsen
Kolsen is a modern masculine name that blends contemporary styling with traditional elements. It appears to be a variant of Colson or a hybrid creation combining elements like 'Kol' (possibly from Nicholas or Kolby) with the popular '-sen' suffix found in Scandinavian surnames. The name has gained modest popularity in the United States during the 2010s, appealing to parents seeking a strong, distinctive name with a contemporary sound. Kolsen fits within the trend of surname-inspired first names and two-syllable names ending in '-en' or '-on,' like Mason and Colton. While still relatively uncommon, it offers a fresh alternative to more popular choices while maintaining a familiar structure and sound.
Pronounced KOHL-sun.
As of October 2026, Kolsen ranked #1304 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1269 for boys in 2024.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | #3,834 | 28 | 14.6 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | #3,209 | 36 | 19.8 |
| 2019 | #2,569 | 51 | 28.4 |
| 2020 | #2,250 | 61 | 35.3 |
| 2021 | #2,799 | 45 | 25.7 |
| 2022 | #2,482 | 56 | 32.1 |
| 2023 | #2,009 | 76 | 44.4 |
| 2024 | #1,269 | 155 | 90 |
| 2025 | #1,304 | 150 | 87.8 |