Kole

Kole - A very unique male name

Kole appeared on the charts for the first time in 1984 on position #2447. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Kole and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Kole? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Kole. The baby boy name Kole was given to 98 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1306 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 14,962 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kole peaked in popularity 21 years ago in 2005 on position 595.

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Kole is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kole is currently topping the baby name charts in Iowa at position #632 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,667.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Kole is where you live.

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Kole origin and meaning

Respelling of Cole (English)

A respelling of Cole — an English surname and old nickname, from Old English cola, associated with coal and swarthiness, and also long used as a short form of Nicholas

Kole is Cole rewritten with a K, in the same K-respelling wave that produced Kolby. It peaked in 2009 and has fallen since, while plain Cole remains far more common. The sound is unchanged; the K is the whole statement.

Attested etymology

Kole is a 4 letter name with 1 syllables.

To see famous people named Kole, pop culture references for the name Kole and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Kole

We've found the following names that sound similar to Kole, sorted by popularity.

Kyle / Kelly / Khalil / Kale / Kylo / Kalel / Kahlil / Kael / Kelley / Kaleo /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Even more about Kole

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Kole a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Kole?

1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

KOHL · /koʊl/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Cole — The standard spelling; a separate established name
• Kohl — A spelling matching the German word and surname

Famous bearers

• Kole Calhoun — Major League Baseball outfielder, longtime Los Angeles Angel (b. 1987) Contemporary

Style

Short form

Why parents choose it

Kole gives a one-syllable classic a sharper, more modern first letter.

Worth knowing

• Cole is the spelling most people will write