NAME PROFILE
Elih
Derived from the Old English 'Colton' meaning 'coal town' or a modern variation of the Scandinavian 'Olsen' meaning 'son of Ole.' This name suggests a person who is grounded, industrious, and possesses a warm, community-oriented spirit.
Key Stats
| Total births | 138 |
| Gender | Male (10% / 90%) |
| Peak year | 2017 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 2013 |
| Most recent | 2017 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English, Dutch |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Colson Whitehead (Pulitzer Prize-winning Author, The Underground Railroad) · Colson Baker (Musician and Actor, Machine Gun Kelly) · Kolsen Kovar (Professional Lacrosse Player, Chrome LC) · Jeff Kolsen (Voice Actor, Various Commercials) · Christian Colson (Academy Award-winning Producer, Slumdog Millionaire)
Nicknames & Diminutives
KolKoleySenny
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