Cole
boy name#182 in 2025Cole entered the US charts in 1886, peaked at #69 in 2002, ranks #182 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1886–2025
#182
rank today
#69
peak (2002)
2,003
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #845 |
| 1890s | #1051 |
| 1900s | #1316 |
| 1910s | #1372 |
| 1920s | #2102 |
| 1930s | #2143 |
| 1940s | #1662 |
| 1950s | #1016 |
| 1960s | #902 |
| 1970s | #690 |
| 1980s | #287 |
| 1990s | #124 |
| 2000s | #77 |
| 2010s | #110 |
| 2020s | #151 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Cole has been most popular in CA, NY, PA.
Living bearers
About 151,000 people named Cole are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cole alive today was born around 2005, making them about 20 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cole in 2025?
- Cole ranks #182 among US boy names in 2025, with 2,003 babies given the name.
- When was the name Cole most popular?
- Cole peaked in 2002, reaching #69 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Cole with classmates?
- Cole will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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