Kohlman is an uncommon given name of German origin, derived from the occupational surname Kohler, which means "charcoal burner" or "coal miner". This name has been traditionally more prevalent among men than women. The name Kohlman is also associated with the Jewish tradition, where it can be found as a variant spelling of the Hebrew name Chaim, meaning "life".
"Interestingly, the name Kohlman peaked in popularity from 1998 to 2006, with five babies named Annually during those years."