Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Cole.
National Rank (2025)
#182
All-Time Peak Rank
#69 (2002)
Total U.S. Births
154,093
Unisex Distribution99.6% Boy / 0.4% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Cole Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Cole
According to SSA data, Cole achieved its highest historical rank of #69 in 2002. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2002 with 6,038 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 42.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 117 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Cole scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-42.8% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record6,038Births in 2002
Years in Top 100
15yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
117Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:6
1890s:5
1900s:16
1910s:190
1920s:156
1930s:127
1940s:224
1950s:562
1960s:703
1970s:1,444
1980s:8,722
1990s:33,868
2000s:56,846
2010s:36,401
2020s:14,823
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesCole
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with C, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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