Kohl
Kohl is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Cabbage; or dark, charcoal-colored.
Origin and history
Kohl is a male given name of German origin, historically deriving from a surname related to the word for cabbage or a person with a dark complexion. In the United States, it emerged as a modern given name alongside similar-sounding names like Cole and Coal. It remains a rare choice for boys in recent U.S. birth records.
Popularity in the United States
1,759 babies in the United States have been named Kohl since 1880. It ranks #3041 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1830.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19.3 %)
- TX (15 %)
- WA (10.5 %)
- LA (9.8 %)
- OH (8.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 94 |
| 1990-2000 | 545 |
| 2000-2010 | 721 |
| 2010-2019 | 302 |
| 2020-2029 | 97 |
Fun facts
- Kohl originates as a German word for cabbage, often used historically as an occupational surname for a grower or seller of vegetables.
- Its popularity in the late 20th century in the U.S. was influenced by the phonetic rise of Cole.