Cole is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #204 in 2021 with 265 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2010 with 499 births ranking #125. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 463.8%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 1,113 boys born was named Cole. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Cole is a concise, polished name with more than one historical route behind it. In modern use, its strong one-syllable sound matters more than the exact older source line.
The name has long existed as both a surname and a given name. Its simple, grounded feel has helped it stay widely usable across changing naming fashions.