What is the origin of the name Coleman?

Coleman is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Coleman?

In 2023, 153 babies were named Coleman in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Coleman is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 153 →

All-Time Total: 16,898

Peak Year: 1997

Coleman is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name Colmán, meaning "dove."

Boy names closely related to Coleman

Turner Miller Davis Campbell Chandler Judson Shepherd Langston

Girl names closely related to Coleman

Miller Annaleigh Carson Campbell Emory Ashton Kensley Kinsleigh

Names with similar meaning to Coleman

Callum Jonah Jonas Paloma

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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