Cole is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #15739 in 2024 with 5 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2006 with 32 births ranking #4484. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 58.3%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 322,638 girls 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.