Coleman

Meaning of Coleman

This name comes from an old English occupational surname. It means someone who was a charcoal burner, or a maker of charcoal.

Coleman has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Coleman

After ranking as high as #544 in 2000, Coleman has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Coleman

• Coleman Hawkins
  Jazz saxophonist, pioneer
• Coleman Young
  Detroit's first Black mayor
• Coleman Francis
  Filmmaker, cult figure
• Coleman Randolph
  American politician, lawyer
• Coleman Scott
  Olympic wrestling medalist

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Questions about the name Coleman

What does the name Coleman mean?

Coleman means this name comes from an old english occupational surname. it means someone who was a charcoal burner, or a maker of charcoal, and it comes from English origins.

Is Coleman a boy's or a girl's name?

Coleman is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Coleman?

Coleman did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Coleman most popular?

Coleman peaked at #544 in 2000.