Coleman

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

Boy's name · #1311 in the US (2025) · 2000s

Coleman reached its best rank, #360, in 1903 and ranked #1311 in 2025. Roughly 18,000 boys have been named Coleman since 1880. In all that time it has never once missed a year of the national records. It is also an American family name — about 219,000 people carry it as a surname, according to US census data.

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:

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

Similar names: Davis · Kolby · Irving · Truman · Houston · Milton

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