Names Starting With C
BoyEnglish#91 in 2025
Cole
Cole is a boys' name of English origin meaning “swarthy, coal-black.” It ranked #91 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
KOHL
meaning & origin
The name Cole means “swarthy, coal-black.” It comes from the English language tradition.
Derived from the Old English col, referring to charcoal or a dark complexion. It also functions as a short form of Nicholas or Coleman.
popularity over time
#1022020
#982021
#952022
#932023
#912024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #91 |
| 2023 | #93 |
| 2022 | #95 |
| 2021 | #98 |
| 2020 | #102 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Cole
- Cole Porter
- Cole Sprouse
- Cole Hauser
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