How Many People Are Named Kole?
Complete statistics for the name Kole: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kole is a very rare male name, with only 9,538 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 34,599 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 88% of those named Kole being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 traditionally represents introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 18All 9,688 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: 2009Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kole Through the Generations
Kole peaked in popularity in 2009 with 433 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. The average age of someone named Kole is 18, indicating that it's primarily a name given to younger generations. Of the 9,538 people named Kole in the US, 8,545 are under 30, 1,143 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60, showing how recent and trendy this name really is.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Kole
Kole is both a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kole's American roots
📄 About the Name Kole
How Many People Have the Name Kole?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,383 people in the United States currently share the name Kole. That works out to roughly 1 in every 239,660 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kole a Common or Rare Name?
Kole is classified as Very 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 Kole Mean?
Kole means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kole in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Kole Most Popular?
The name Kole reached peak popularity in 2009, with 433 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Kole?
Approximately 1,383 people named Kole live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,383. That works out to roughly 1 in 239,660 Americans.
Is Kole a rare name?
Kole is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 239,660 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kole mean?
Kole means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.
Is Kole more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Kole are male and 1% are female.
When was Kole most popular?
Kole peaked in 2009 with 433 births that year. Current trend: 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.