Kohl
Every Kohl since 1982 — 1,759 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kohl
Kohl is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,507 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 1,759 American babies have been named Kohl. Its peak came in 2001, when 98 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 Kohl stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kohl year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #5,507 |
| 2024 | 10 | #8,069 |
| 2023 | 16 | #5,811 |
| 2022 | 15 | #6,021 |
| 2021 | 24 | #4,316 |
| 2020 | 15 | #5,856 |
| 2019 | 28 | #3,854 |
| 2018 | 16 | #5,677 |
| 2017 | 27 | #3,935 |
| 2016 | 28 | #3,843 |
| 2015 | 34 | #3,334 |
| 2014 | 32 | #3,425 |
| 2013 | 33 | #3,305 |
| 2012 | 28 | #3,757 |
| 2011 | 32 | #3,403 |
| 2010 | 44 | #2,765 |
| 2009 | 58 | #2,271 |
| 2008 | 55 | #2,364 |
| 2007 | 64 | #2,129 |
| 2006 | 52 | #2,388 |
| 2005 | 53 | #2,258 |
| 2004 | 66 | #1,871 |
| 2003 | 93 | #1,425 |
| 2002 | 96 | #1,376 |
| 2001 | 98 | #1,333 |
| 2000 | 86 | #1,439 |
| 1995 | 60 | #1,572 |
| 1990 | 31 | #2,288 |
| 1985 | 15 | #3,158 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kohl in 2025?
Kohl ranked #5,507 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kohl?
1,759 babies have been named Kohl in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kohl most popular?
Kohl peaked in 2001, when 98 newborns received the name.
Is Kohl a boy or girl name?
Kohl is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kohl rising or falling?
Kohl is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.