Boy
Coleman
dove, peaceful
About Coleman
Choosing a name means investing in your child's future identity. Coleman delivers reliability, strength, and classic American appeal wrapped in two solid syllables. This name suggests steadiness and dependability—qualities that never go out of style regardless of changing trends. It carries a certain gravitas that helps establish credibility in academic and professional spheres, yet remains friendly enough for everyday interactions. Coleman adapts seamlessly from childhood through adulthood, sounding equally appropriate on a kindergartener's cubby and a business card. The name implies integrity and trustworthiness, characteristics that open doors throughout life. It pairs exceptionally well with virtually any middle name or surname combination, demonstrating remarkable versatility. Parents seeking a name that projects competence without pretension will find Coleman delivers exactly that balance. Consider how this name will serve your son in job interviews, on college applications, and in building relationships—it provides a foundation of respectability that supports rather than defines him.
Popularity of the Name Coleman
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #538 | ||
| 1881 | #433 | ||
| 1882 | #431 | ||
| 1883 | #534 | ||
| 1884 | #507 | ||
| 1885 | #444 | ||
| 1886 | #578 | ||
| 1887 | #395 | ||
| 1888 | #468 | ||
| 1889 | #560 | ||
| 1890 | #494 | ||
| 1891 | #444 | ||
| 1892 | #416 | ||
| 1893 | #404 | ||
| 1894 | #546 | ||
| 1895 | #612 | ||
| 1896 | #487 | ||
| 1897 | #377 | ||
| 1898 | #474 | ||
| 1899 | #728 | ||
| 1900 | #449 | ||
| 1901 | #435 | ||
| 1902 | #526 | ||
| 1903 | #360 | ||
| 1904 | #390 | ||
| 1905 | #494 | ||
| 1906 | #621 | ||
| 1907 | #475 | ||
| 1908 | #558 | ||
| 1909 | #399 | ||
| 1910 | #433 | ||
| 1911 | #489 | ||
| 1912 | #472 | ||
| 1913 | #502 | ||
| 1914 | #481 | ||
| 1915 | #518 | ||
| 1916 | #520 | ||
| 1917 | #561 | ||
| 1918 | #520 | ||
| 1919 | #522 | ||
| 1920 | #591 | ||
| 1921 | #513 | ||
| 1922 | #612 | ||
| 1923 | #566 | ||
| 1924 | #617 | ||
| 1925 | #547 | ||
| 1926 | #534 | ||
| 1927 | #577 | ||
| 1928 | #594 | ||
| 1929 | #537 | ||
| 1930 | #576 | ||
| 1931 | #635 | ||
| 1932 | #620 | ||
| 1933 | #672 | ||
| 1934 | #549 | ||
| 1935 | #710 | ||
| 1936 | #601 | ||
| 1937 | #666 | ||
| 1938 | #629 | ||
| 1939 | #661 | ||
| 1940 | #636 | ||
| 1941 | #660 | ||
| 1942 | #781 | ||
| 1943 | #655 | ||
| 1944 | #675 | ||
| 1945 | #719 | ||
| 1946 | #668 | ||
| 1947 | #645 | ||
| 1948 | #668 | ||
| 1949 | #692 | ||
| 1950 | #726 | ||
| 1951 | #720 | ||
| 1952 | #775 | ||
| 1953 | #798 | ||
| 1954 | #762 | ||
| 1955 | #885 | ||
| 1956 | #740 | ||
| 1957 | #849 | ||
| 1958 | #871 | ||
| 1959 | #954 | ||
| 1960 | #944 | ||
| 1961 | #901 | ||
| 1962 | #881 | ||
| 1968 | #878 | ||
| 1981 | #939 | ||
| 1982 | #798 | #339 | |
| 1983 | #786 | #292 | |
| 1984 | #797 | #328 | |
| 1985 | #753 | ||
| 1986 | #741 | ||
| 1987 | #689 | ||
| 1988 | #809 | ||
| 1989 | #823 | ||
| 1990 | #782 | ||
| 1991 | #723 | #343 | #691 |
| 1992 | #646 | #908 | |
| 1993 | #616 | #596 | |
| 1994 | #591 | #844 | |
| 1995 | #552 | #811 | |
| 1996 | #546 | #735 | |
| 1997 | #497 | ||
| 1998 | #528 | #815 | |
| 1999 | #563 | #823 | |
| 2000 | #544 | #948 | |
| 2001 | #563 | #909 | |
| 2002 | #554 | ||
| 2003 | #589 | #944 | |
| 2004 | #637 | #534 | |
| 2005 | #616 | ||
| 2006 | #661 | ||
| 2007 | #680 | ||
| 2008 | #742 | ||
| 2009 | #806 | ||
| 2010 | #795 | ||
| 2011 | #913 | #765 | |
| 2012 | #841 | #756 | |
| 2013 | #845 | ||
| 2014 | #948 | #636 | |
| 2015 | #884 | ||
| 2016 | #971 | ||
| 2017 | #873 | ||
| 2018 | #995 | ||
| 1964 | #167 | ||
| 1965 | #226 | ||
| 1966 | #188 | ||
| 1967 | #188 | ||
| 1969 | #232 | ||
| 1970 | #197 | ||
| 1971 | #284 | ||
| 1972 | #316 | ||
| 1973 | #239 | ||
| 1974 | #209 | ||
| 1975 | #255 | ||
| 1976 | #211 | ||
| 1977 | #340 | ||
| 1978 | #291 | ||
| 1979 | #232 | ||
| 1980 | #333 |
Top names by country: United States · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Coleman
- Colman
- Colmán
- Colmane
Names Similar to Coleman
Nicknames for Coleman
- Cole
- Col
- Man
- Coley
Famous People Named Coleman
| Coleman Hawkins | American jazz saxophonist |
| Coleman Barks | American poet and translator |
| Coleman Young | American politician and the first African-American mayor of Detroit |
| Coleman Scott | American Olympic wrestler |
| Coleman Domingo | American actor and playwright |
| Coleman Wallace | British former racing driver |
| Coleman Medallo | Filipino actor |
| Coleman Bell | Canadian former professional ice hockey player |
| Coleman C. Bell | American artist and educator |
| Coleman Francis | American film director |
| Coleman Laffoon | American actor and comedian |
| Coleman Silk | American novelist and professor |
| Coleman Dowell | American author |
| Coleman McElroy | American football player |
| Coleman Mitchell | Irish cricketer |
| Coleman Jacoby | American basketball player |
| Coleman F. Jordan | American judge |
| Coleman J. Mazerac | Canadian politician |
Characters Named Coleman
| Coleman Slawski | A character from the TV show "Chuck" |
| Coleman Carlisle | A character from the novel "The Bonfire of the Vanities" by Tom Wolfe |
| Coleman Connor | A character from the TV show "CSI - NY" |
| Coleman Sweeney | A character from the TV show "My Name Is Earl" |
| Coleman Keller | A character from the movie "The Lucky One" |
| Coleman Caine | A character from the movie "Batman Begins" |
| Coleman Holt | A character from the TV show "Quantico" |
| Coleman Hunter | A character from the TV show "Veronica Mars" |
| Coleman Johnson | A character from the TV show "The Wire" |
| Coleman Finch | A character from the TV show "How to Get Away with Murder" |
| Coleman "Coley" Locke | A character from the movie "The Parent Trap" |
| Coleman Reese | A character from the TV show "Gotham" |
| Coleman Silk | A character from the movie "The Human Stain" |
| Coleman Ettings | A character from the movie "Jewel Robbery" |
| Coleman Zeke Hawkins | A character from the TV show "The Night Shift" |