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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Kole — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Kolden|Koleman
Celtic◈ Unisex · 56% boy · 44% girl↓ Fading

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Kole

◈

KOHL · 1 syllables

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Boy
#1200
↓ Fading
Boy
#1200
Popularity score: 28
↓ Fading
Peak
#855 in 2020
5yr
-229 ranks
Velocity
-229
Birth frequency
4.7 per 100,000 births
Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #14518 in 2022

Peak: #14430 in 2021

→ Stable
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1200 · Falling since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Kole

Popularity score: 28  ·  SSA Rank: #1200

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20212022

Rank #14518 · Falling since 2021

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
72
Higher than 72% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-229 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
3 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning75

Deep etymological roots with documented history.

Trend32

Less popular now than in recent years.

Uniqueness80

Distinctive — unlikely to be the second one in class.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
NatureCelticUnisex1-syllableShortModernGroundedCoolEarthyContemporary
Character
confrontational temperament
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Koles

versatileambitioustalentedfocuseddetermined
STRONG
High confidence

Kole is a Celtic unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #1200 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -229 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1200 · rare
Kole at a Glance
Meaning:Derived from the Old Irish 'col' meaning strife or conflict, though modern usage often associates it with coal or dark earth. Often used as a short form of Nicholas or Nikolaus in contemporary contexts.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#855 in 2020
5yr change:-229 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #1200 · Girl #—
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
CoalColdColtKole◈SolePole
Similar Style
Rowan◈Soren◈Finn◈Beckett◈Caspian◈Stellan◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Kole
Wren◈IvyHazel◈Beckett◈River◈Sage◈PhoebeAsher◈
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Rowan◈
Celtic · #71
→ Stable
Soren◈
Scandinavian · #571
→ Stable
Finn◈
Irish · #198
→ Stable
Beckett◈
English · #166
→ Stable
Caspian◈
Persian · #578
↑ Rising
Stellan◈
Scandinavian · #1441
↑ Rising
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Kole illustration
Name Intelligence
Kole · Overview
Summary

Kole is a Celtic unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #1200 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Kole scores 72/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Works for any sex
56% boy · 44% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature character
Kole carries a cool, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 229 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
kole.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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