Boy nameNot in the current top charts
Colan
//ˈkoʊlən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19985 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Colan's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Colan's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Colan |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1926 | 8 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1943 | 7 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 |
Colan through the decades
- Colan peaked in 1998, when 11 babies were named Colan in the US.
- The 1970s were Colan's strongest decade, averaging 9 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1992–2003), use of Colan has risen 22% compared to the 10 years before that.