Colonel
Pronunciation: [ k-ERN-uhl ]
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Colonel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 214 babies have been named Colonel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Colonel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,277 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #23,277
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Colonel
Colonel is a boy name .
Colonel is currently ranked #23,277 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Colonel include Col, Colo, Coloy, Coloie, Nel, Nely, Nelie, Coy, Coie, and Colkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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