Kole
Kole is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Charcoal, dark, or victory of the people.
Origin and history
Kole is a modern English spelling variant of Cole, which derives either from the Old English term for coal or as a diminutive of Nicholas. It has gained popularity in the United States as a contemporary alternative to traditional spellings. The name offers a strong, single-syllable sound with a clean and modern aesthetic.
Popularity in the United States
9,785 babies in the United States have been named Kole since 1880. It ranks #1212 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #932.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.1 %)
- CA (7.6 %)
- OH (6.5 %)
- IN (5.4 %)
- MI (5.4 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 51 |
| 1980-1990 | 282 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,477 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,438 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,219 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,313 |
Famous people named Kole
- Kole Calhoun: Baseball Player
Fun facts
- Kole represents the popular American modern naming habit of replacing 'C' with 'K' in classic names like Cole.
- Depending on its root, it derives either from an Old English nickname for someone with dark hair or from the Greek name Nicholas.