Coal
boy name#9714 in 2025Coal entered the US charts in 1994, peaked at #6053 in 2016, ranks #9714 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1994–2025
#9714
rank today
#6053
peak (2016)
7
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #8237 |
| 2000s | #8990 |
| 2010s | #7666 |
| 2020s | #10289 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Coal are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Coal alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Coal in 2025?
- Coal ranks #9714 among US boy names in 2025, with 7 babies given the name.
- When was the name Coal most popular?
- Coal peaked in 2016, reaching #6053 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Coal with classmates?
- Coal will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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