Kole
The surname is an anglicization of German Kohl.
Every Kole since 1969 — 9,855 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kole
Kole is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,247 in 2025 with 160 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 9,855 American babies have been named Kole. Its peak came in 2009, when 433 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 Kole stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kole year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,203 | 160 | #1,247 |
| 2024 | — | — | 171 | #1,200 |
| 2023 | — | — | 226 | #971 |
| 2022 | 6 | #14,526 | 217 | #1,023 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,438 | 272 | #859 |
| 2020 | — | — | 267 | #855 |
| 2019 | — | — | 279 | #816 |
| 2018 | 8 | #11,998 | 301 | #771 |
| 2017 | 5 | #17,253 | 310 | #759 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,359 | 293 | #798 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,529 | 313 | #762 |
| 2014 | — | — | 288 | #799 |
| 2013 | 6 | #15,652 | 323 | #724 |
| 2012 | 6 | #15,995 | 331 | #715 |
| 2011 | — | — | 353 | #669 |
| 2010 | — | — | 428 | #587 |
| 2009 | — | — | 433 | #598 |
| 2008 | 6 | #16,533 | 363 | #667 |
| 2007 | — | — | 382 | #636 |
| 2006 | 5 | #18,733 | 352 | #655 |
| 2005 | — | — | 376 | #601 |
| 2004 | — | — | 335 | #632 |
| 2003 | 5 | #17,146 | 323 | #638 |
| 2002 | — | — | 327 | #613 |
| 2001 | — | — | 289 | #647 |
| 2000 | — | — | 258 | #686 |
| 1995 | — | — | 160 | #858 |
| 1990 | — | — | 56 | #1,524 |
| 1985 | — | — | 36 | #1,712 |
| 1980 | — | — | 10 | #4,002 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kole mean?
The surname is an anglicization of German Kohl.
How popular is the name Kole in 2025?
Kole ranked #1,247 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 160 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kole?
9,855 babies have been named Kole in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kole most popular?
Kole peaked in 2009, when 433 newborns received the name.
Is Kole a boy or girl name?
Kole is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kole rising or falling?
Kole is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.