Colon
Pronunciation: [ k-OHL-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Colon first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 404 babies have been named Colon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Colon is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #32,663 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #32,663
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Colon
Colon is a boy name .
Is Colon a boy or girl name? Colon is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #32,663 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #38,242. Colon is more commonly used as a boy name.
Colon is currently ranked #32,663 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Colon include Col, Coy, Coie, and Colkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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