Coley
Pronunciation: [ k-OHL-ee ]
Coley is a girl baby name. Ranked #9,665 in the US, popular nicknames include Col, Coy, and Colie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Coley first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 340 babies have been named Coley in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Coley is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #9,665 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #9,665
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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Coley is also used as a boy name, ranked #12798.
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About the Name Coley
Coley is a girl name .
Is Coley a boy or girl name? Coley is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #9,665 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #12,798. Coley is more commonly used as a girl name.
Coley is currently ranked #9,665 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Coley include Col, Coy, and Colie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Coley include Colette . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis