Name Legacy

Cole

Recorded 1886–2025 · United States

Cole was most popular in 2002, when 6,054 American babies were given the name — ranking #115 that year. In 2025 it ranked #340, with 2,009 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 154,646 people named Cole.

Most popular in2002
Rank that year#115
Births that year6,054
Total since 1880154,646

Cole over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Cole’s peak in 2002. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Old English · "coal", hence "dark"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org