Colston
Boy name · #1940 in 2025 · Uniqueness 59/100
Colston ranks #1940 among American boys' names as of 2025, with 80 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #1804, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 22,500 boys born in 2025 was named Colston.
Babies named Colston per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 31-year story
Colston first appears in the Social Security records in 1994, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2010, when 91 boys were named Colston — good for #1687 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Colston against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Colston in class?
Colston scores 59 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Colston is most common
Geography matters for names, and Colston is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Colstons were MI (14), OH (10), IL (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Colston
Statistically, parents drawn to Colston tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Brighton, Kipton, Aston, Leyton, and Cashton.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Colston | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 80 | #1932 |
| 2024 | 45 | #2835 |
| 2023 | 40 | #3055 |
| 2022 | 46 | #2793 |
| 2021 | 57 | #2373 |
| 2020 | 57 | #2347 |
| 2019 | 64 | #2188 |
| 2018 | 41 | #2893 |
| 2017 | 50 | #2532 |
| 2016 | 63 | #2167 |
| 2015 | 83 | #1804 |
| 2014 | 77 | #1884 |
| 2013 | 74 | #1903 |
| 2012 | 80 | #1832 |
| 2011 | 79 | #1812 |
| 2010 | 91 | #1687 |
| 2009 | 31 | #3476 |
| 2008 | 39 | #3005 |
| 2007 | 40 | #2920 |
| 2006 | 14 | #5781 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9115 |
| 2004 | 7 | #8927 |
| 2003 | 8 | #7831 |
| 2002 | 12 | #5725 |
| 2001 | 14 | #5142 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Colston a popular boy name?
Colston ranked #1940 among boys in 2025 with 80 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1804.
When was the name Colston most popular?
Colston peaked in 2010, when 91 American boys received the name (ranked #1687 that year). Since 2010 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Colston?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 22,500 newborn American boys was named Colston. It scores 59/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.