Coleman
c(o)-le-man
US Popularity:2434
Origin:Irish
Other Origin(s):British
Meaning:Burner of charcoal
Coleman is a super cool name for a bouncing baby boy with tons of energy! With British roots, It comes from the Old English word col, meaning “charcoal,” and was originally an occupational name for a “burner of charcoal.” It may also have Irish roots to the surnames Ó'Colmáin, Ó'Clumhain, or Mac Colmáin. Although its meaning may seem old news, Coleman has been gaining momentum in the baby name rankings thanks to the revival of all things vintage. Will baby be a coal burner? Maybe not. But they’re sure to be an endless source of warmth and comfort in your life!
Famous People Named Coleman
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Ornette ColemanComposer, Musician
How Popular Is The Name Coleman?
U.S. Births
Overall:Coleman is currently #2434 in U.S. births
Boy:Coleman is currently #1167 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#1167
in 2023
- 11
from 2022
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