boy's name
Colonel
KUR-nul (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 1,250
Colonel is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1987 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1920, when 37 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Colonel Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 105 |
| 1890s | 81 |
| 1900s | 42 |
| 1910s | 212 |
| 1920s | 274 |
| 1930s | 164 |
| 1940s | 158 |
| 1950s | 110 |
| 1960s | 65 |
| 1970s | 21 |
| 1980s | 18 |
How Popular Is Colonel?
In 1987, Colonel was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Colonel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Colonel Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Colonel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Colonel
- English KUR-nul /ˈkɝnəl/
Sibling Names for Colonel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Colonel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Colonel
How popular is the name Colonel?
In 1987, Colonel was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Colonel a girl's or a boy's name?
Colonel is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Colonel?
Colonel has 2 syllables.
When was Colonel most popular?
Colonel peaked in 1920, when 37 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.