Cole is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #200 in 2023 with 247 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2010 with 499 births ranking #125. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 425.5%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 1,120 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.