Coleone
A masculine name derived from the Italian words "col" and "leone," meaning "with the lion."
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Coleone. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Coleone today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Coleone births was 2009 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Coleone. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Coleone. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2009
5 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2009 SSA rank
#12,841
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Coleone: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Coleone by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Coleone during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Coleone
The given name Coleone has its origins in the Latin language, derived from the word "colere," which means "to cultivate" or "to honor." It is believed to have emerged during the ancient Roman period, around the first century AD.
In its earliest form, the name was likely spelled as "Coleonis" or "Coleonis," reflecting the Latin grammatical case endings. As the name spread across different regions and cultures, it underwent various transformations and adaptations, leading to the modern spelling of "Coleone."
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Coleone can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Tacitus, who lived in the late 1st and early 2nd centuries AD. In his work "Annals," he refers to a Roman noble named Coleone who held a prominent position during the reign of Emperor Tiberius.
During the Middle Ages, the name gained prominence in certain parts of Europe, particularly in Italy and Spain. Several historical figures bore the name Coleone, though records from this period are often incomplete or inconsistent in their spellings.
One noteworthy individual was Coleone de' Medici, born in 1389, a member of the influential Medici family of Florence. He played a significant role in the political and cultural affairs of the city during the Renaissance period.
In the 16th century, a Spanish military commander named Coleone de Velasco (1501-1572) gained recognition for his victories in the Spanish-Portuguese conflicts over colonial territories in South America.
Another prominent figure was Coleone Borghese (1618-1689), an Italian Catholic prelate who served as a cardinal and later as the Papal Secretary of State under Pope Innocent XI.
During the 18th century, a French philosopher and writer named Coleone Diderot (1713-1784) became famous for his contributions to the Enlightenment movement and for co-editing the influential "Encyclopédie."
While the name Coleone has maintained a presence throughout history, it has become relatively uncommon in modern times, particularly in English-speaking countries. However, it remains in use in various parts of Europe, especially in Italy and Spain, where it retains its cultural and historical significance.
People
Coleone + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Coleone as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Coleone: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Coleone?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Coleone going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Coleone a common name?
We classify Coleone as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Coleone most popular?
The single biggest year for Coleone was 2009, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Coleone is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Coleone in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Coleone a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Coleone in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Coleone still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Coleone in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Coleone can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Coleone as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Coleone, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.