Koleson is a modern spelling of Colson, an English surname meaning "son of Cole", where Cole is a medieval short form of Nicholas, the Greek name for "victory of the people". The K-spelling follows the pattern of Kolton and Kamden and gives the name a sturdy, western feel. Koleson ranked number 5417 in 2015, reached its high of number 2516 in 2024 and stands at number 2552 in 2025.