At a glance
- In short
- Colorado is a unique and distinctive choice for a baby boy, with a rugged sound that brings to mind the beautiful Rocky Mountains.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2021 (#12,146)
- Babies in 2021
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #6,816 in 1993
- First recorded
- 1989
Meaning of Colorado
Originating from the Spanish word for "colored red," the name Colorado is a unique and distinctive choice for a baby boy. With its strong and rugged sound, Colorado brings to mind images of the beautiful Rocky Mountains and wide-open plains. This name is associated with strength, resilience, and the spirit of adventure. Although not as common as some other names, Colorado has been steadily increasing in popularity over the years in the United States. The pronunciation of Colorado is consistent across American and British English, making it an easily recognizable name no matter where you are. Consider naming your little one Colorado for a name that evokes nature's beauty and embodies a sense of exploration and strength.
How to pronounce Colorado
English
- Pronounced kuh-luh-RAH-doh /kəˈlɒrədoʊ/
Popularity of Colorado in the U.S.
Colorado was last recorded in the U.S. in 2021, ranked #12,146 with 5 babies. It peaked at #6,816 in 1993. It first appears in the records in 1989.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1989–2021 10 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | 12,146 | back (not recorded in 2014–2020) |
| 2013 | 5 | 12,136 | back (not recorded in 2009–2012) |
| 2008 | 6 | 11,037 | ▼ 116 |
| 2007 | 6 | 10,921 | ▼ 3,494 |
| 2006 | 10 | 7,427 | back (not recorded in 2000–2005) |
| 1999 | 8 | 7,139 | back (not recorded in 1998) |
| 1997 | 7 | 7,281 | ▲ 1,734 |
| 1996 | 5 | 9,015 | back (not recorded in 1994–1995) |
| 1993 | 7 | 6,816 | back (not recorded in 1990–1992) |
| 1989 | 5 | 7,905 | new |