Kole
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Swarthy, coal-black
Origin: Old English
Popularity: Ranked #1247 in 2025 with 160 babies born.
History: Kole is a spelling variant of Cole, from the Old English meaning coal or dark. The K spelling has been used in the United States as a modern alternative, maintaining the name's clean, strong one-syllable appeal while adding a slightly distinctive visual character.
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Kole? About 1 in 20,173 babies born in 2025 were named Kole, or roughly 0.5 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kole
What does the name Kole mean?
Kole means “Swarthy, coal-black” from Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Kole?
Kole has Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “Swarthy, coal-black”.
How popular is Kole?
Kole ranked #1244 in 2025 — given to 160 babies that year.
When was Kole most popular?
Kole peaked in 2009 with 433 babies registered that year.
Is Kole a boy or girl name?
Kole is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Koles in registered births are male.
Is the name Kole rising or falling in popularity?
Kole has fallen 389 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #855 in 2020 to #1244 in 2025.
How long has Kole been recorded?
Kole appears in birth records across 53 years — from 1969 through 2025.