How Many People Are Named Coley?
Complete statistics for the name Coley: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Coley is a very rare name for boys, with only 1,593 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 207,117 Americans. This name peaked in popularity back in 2008 with 42 births, but it's still considered a modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony and balance.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 57All 2,361 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2008Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Coley Through the Generations
Coley has been a name that's seen its fair share of ups and downs over the years. With a total of 2,361 births recorded since its inception, it's clear that Coley is a name that's been around for some time but hasn't quite reached mainstream status. The current estimate of 1,593 living individuals named Coley suggests that while it's not fading away completely, it's also not gaining significant traction. Interestingly, a large portion of those named Coley, about 42%, are over the age of 60, which gives the name a somewhat older demographic skew despite being considered a newer generation name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Coley
Coley is a unisex given name that means "coal meadow" or "dark clearing". Notable people with the name include:…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Coley's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Coley
How Many People Have the Name Coley?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 15,180 people in the United States currently share the name Coley. That works out to roughly 1 in every 21,835 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Coley a Common or Rare Name?
Coley is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Coley Mean?
Coley means "creative variant of Cole" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Coley in SSA data, approximately 79% are male and 21% are female.
When Was Coley Most Popular?
The name Coley reached peak popularity in 2008, with 42 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Coley?
Approximately 15,180 people named Coley live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 15,180. That works out to roughly 1 in 21,835 Americans.
Is Coley a rare name?
Coley is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 21,835 Americans has this name.
What does the name Coley mean?
Coley means "creative variant of Cole" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Coley more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 79% of people named Coley are male and 21% are female.
When was Coley most popular?
Coley peaked in 2008 with 42 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.