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Coleman

“Descendant of Colman; or a coal burner” — Irish, or English occupational origin

Boy's name · #1310 in the US (2025) · 2000s

Coleman has appeared in US records since 1880 — best rank #360 (1903) · 17,599 babies named Coleman all-time · 1 in 11,000 boys born in 2025.

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 19 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Colemans

• Coleman Hawkins — American jazz saxophonist (1904–1969)
• Coleman Scott — Olympic wrestler
• Coleman Francis — American film director and actor (1919-1973)
• Coleman Young — American politician (1918–1997)
• Coleman Barks — American poet

In stories & tradition

• Coleman Trebor — Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones
• Coleman Kcaj — Star Wars Legends
• Coleman Frog — fictional frog or toad

What Colemans become

Among 71 notable people named Coleman:

Athletes appear 1.51× more often than among typical names — e.g. Coleman Scott, Olympic wrestler.

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