Cole
Peaked at #69 nationally in 2002, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1886, Cole has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Cole — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#4484
in 2006
Current rank
#15739
in 2024
Years tracked
43
1980–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1980, Cole reached its peak popularity for girls in 2006, ranking #4484 nationally with 32 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #11187 (2014) to #15739 (2024) — a 29% drop.
As of 2024, Cole ranks #15739 nationally for girls, with 5 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #15,739 | 5 |
| 2023 | #7,727 | 14 |
| 2022 | #11,424 | 8 |
| 2021 | #8,580 | 12 |
| 2020 | #9,715 | 10 |
| 2019 | #7,100 | 16 |
| 2018 | #8,249 | 13 |
| 2017 | #8,917 | 12 |
Cole — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#69
in 2002
Current rank
#162
in 2024
Years tracked
120
1886–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1886, Cole reached its peak popularity for boys in 2002, ranking #69 nationally with 6,038 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #115 (2014) to #162 (2024) — a 29% drop.
As of 2024, Cole ranks #162 nationally for boys, with 2,219 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #162 | 2,219 |
| 2023 | #155 | 2,363 |
| 2022 | #144 | 2,625 |
| 2021 | #132 | 2,834 |
| 2020 | #133 | 2,768 |
| 2019 | #123 | 3,091 |
| 2018 | #118 | 3,347 |
| 2017 | #116 | 3,467 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Cole most popular?
Cole was most popular in 2002, when it ranked #69 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Cole becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Cole?
At least 152,615 babies have been recorded with the name Cole in the US since 1886, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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