Colman
Pronunciation: [ k-OHLM-uhn ]
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Colman first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 610 babies have been named Colman in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Colman is past its peak , currently ranked #8,502 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,502
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Colman
Colman is a boy name .
Colman is currently ranked #8,502 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Colman include Col, Colm, Colmy, Colmie, Coy, Coie, and Colkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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