Cole is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #182 in 2025 with 2,003 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2002 with 6,038 births ranking #69. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 46.4%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 853 boys born was named Cole. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.