Kole

Kole is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 170 boys in the United States.

Kole at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Kole

Kole belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Kole first appears in Social Security records in 1969. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #587 in 2010, and in 2024 170 babies received the name — 9,623 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kole in US records

First recorded (US)
1969
Best US rank
#587 in 2010
Peak year
2009
Babies named Kole in 2024
170
Total since 1880
9,623

Kole in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#856 in 2020
Babies named Kole in 2025
23
Total since 1996
441

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kole mean?

The meaning of Kole is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Kole a boy or girl name?

Kole is a boy name. In 2024, 170 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kole?

Kole comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kole?

Kole first appears in US records in 1969. Its best-ever ranking was #587 in 2010, and 170 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].