Cole

Rank 143rd Boy Name

In 2022, the name Cole was 143rd most popular baby name for boys and 263rd most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 2,619 babies were named Cole in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,284 babies in the United States were named Cole. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 2.3% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Cole is around 20 to 21 years old.

The name "Cole" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Cole is Cole Doesn't Have A Very Common Nickname..

Cole Meaning & Origin

The name Cole, of English origin, means "charcoal" or "coal black," reflecting strength, warmth, and energy.

The name Cole is described as intellectual, adventurous and charming.

Pronunciation

Cole is pronounced cohle in English. The name Cole has 4 letters and 1 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Cole

The name Cole is often used in literature and pop culture. For example, it is the name of a main character in the popular television series "Charmed".

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Geography

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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