Chole
Every Chole since 1980 — 2,020 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Chole
Chole is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,088 in 2025 with 35 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 2,020 American babies have been named Chole. Its peak came in 2009, when 97 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Chole stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Chole year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | #4,088 |
| 2024 | 43 | #3,589 |
| 2023 | 43 | #3,603 |
| 2022 | 43 | #3,615 |
| 2021 | 46 | #3,401 |
| 2020 | 53 | #3,031 |
| 2019 | 40 | #3,733 |
| 2018 | 64 | #2,695 |
| 2017 | 44 | #3,497 |
| 2016 | 44 | #3,535 |
| 2015 | 56 | #3,036 |
| 2014 | 77 | #2,378 |
| 2013 | 54 | #3,050 |
| 2012 | 67 | #2,661 |
| 2011 | 69 | #2,594 |
| 2010 | 77 | #2,432 |
| 2009 | 97 | #2,091 |
| 2008 | 93 | #2,160 |
| 2007 | 75 | #2,492 |
| 2006 | 66 | #2,710 |
| 2005 | 67 | #2,558 |
| 2004 | 69 | #2,451 |
| 2003 | 84 | #2,094 |
| 2002 | 75 | #2,205 |
| 2001 | 65 | #2,414 |
| 2000 | 76 | #2,126 |
| 1995 | 25 | #4,118 |
| 1990 | 23 | #4,267 |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,521 |
| 1980 | 5 | #10,675 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Chole in 2025?
Chole ranked #4,088 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 35 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Chole?
2,020 babies have been named Chole in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Chole most popular?
Chole peaked in 2009, when 97 newborns received the name.
Is Chole a boy or girl name?
Chole is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Chole rising or falling?
Chole is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.