Coleman
Coleman: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkoʊlmən/
Meaning and origin of Coleman
- A surname originating as a patronymic derived from the given name Colman.
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is Coleman?
Since 1880, 29 girls and 17,599 boys in the U.S. have been named Coleman (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4373 in 1937. Its highest rank for boys was #360 in 1903. In 2025, 148 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Coleman FAQ
What does the name Coleman mean?
A surname originating as a patronymic derived from the given name Colman. A male given name transferred from the surname.
What is the origin of the name Coleman?
Coleman is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Coleman?
Since 1880, 29 girls and 17,599 boys in the U.S. have been named Coleman (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4373 in 1937. Its highest rank for boys was #360 in 1903. In 2025, 148 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Coleman a boy or girl name?
Coleman is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 29 girls and 17,599 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.