Columbus
Peaked at #192 nationally in 1880, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
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Columbus — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#192
in 1880
Last ranked
#12573
in 2023
Years tracked
137
1880–2023
Trend
Stable
Columbus was already at its most popular for boys in 1880 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #192), with 64 babies given the name that year.
Columbus hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2023, when it stood at #12573.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | #12,573 | 5 |
| 2019 | #9,938 | 7 |
| 2018 | #11,040 | 6 |
| 2017 | #12,655 | 5 |
| 2016 | #9,862 | 7 |
| 2014 | #8,263 | 9 |
| 2012 | #11,058 | 6 |
| 2011 | #8,197 | 9 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Columbus most popular?
Columbus was most popular in 1880, when it ranked #192 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Columbus becoming more or less popular?
Currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Columbus?
At least 7,517 babies have been recorded with the name Columbus in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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