Is Cole a popular name?

Cole reached a best rank of #82 in 2009 and has charted in 4 years.

Is Cole a boy or girl name?

It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.

Boys

Best rank #82 (2009) · ranked in 4 years

First charting in 2008, Cole peaked at #82 in 2009.

It eased from #85 in 2008 to #94 in 2011.

It does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).

5,278 newborns received the name Cole in 2009, its peak year.

Cole was most popular around 2009, making it characteristic of the 2000s generation.

If Cole is on your shortlist, Charlotte, Christopher, Christian are worth a look too, given the similar sound and comparable popularity trends.

Is Cole a popular name?: Cole reached a best rank of #82 in 2009 and has charted in 4 years.
Where does Cole rank now?: Cole does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).
Is Cole a boy or girl name?: It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.
When was Cole most popular?: Cole peaked around 2009.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)