#1622024 rank
2002peak year
141,308babies named Cole since 1880
▼ 28%5-year trend
Cole popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Cole mean?
From the medieval English surname Cole, arising both from Old English col 'charcoal' and as a short form of Nicholas. It has long been used independently.
OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Genderboy
Styleclassic, modern
Names like Cole
Same era, same vibe — if you like Cole, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Coles
- Cole Sprouse, actor
Spellings & variants
Kole
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