Colorado, originally Spanish for 'reddish', is derived from the color of its red-hued sunsets and the vibrant hue of the Colorado River. This name gained prominence as a given name in the late 20th century, likely influenced by the popularity of place names as given names during that era. It's a unisex name, though it's more commonly associated with males. The name has two syllables and rhymes with 'Ohio'.
Here are the annual birth counts for the name Colorado over the years:
- 1989: 5 births
- 1993: 7 births
- 1996: 5 births
- 1997: 7 births
- 1999: 8 births
- 2006: 10 births
- 2007: 6 births
- 2008: 6 births
- 2013: 5 births
- 2021: 5 births
In total, there were 64 babies named Colorado born during these years.