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The name Cole peaked for girls at #4484 in 2006. Cole is also used for boys, ranking #182 in 2025.

The name Cole is a boy's name of English origin meaning "swarthy, coal black".

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Cole -- a short name that embodies a lot of richness and depth -- has long been associated with the great songwriter Cole Porter. It's quite popular in Scotland.
<br/><br/>Old King Cole -- which refers to a real British king -- is familiar to all kids. Cole was the name of the child in <em>The Sixth Sense</em> and was also the name of -- sorry -- the notorious outlaw Cole Younger, who was born Thomas Coleman.

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The name Cole is currently ranked #182 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #69 in 2003. The name is most popular in COLE, COLE, and COLE. Cole is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

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