Cole
Pronunciation: [ k-OHL ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Cole first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 546 babies have been named Cole in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cole is past its peak , currently ranked #58,946 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #58,946
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Cole
Cole is a girl name .
Is Cole a boy or girl name? Cole is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #58,946 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #162. Cole is more commonly used as a boy name.
Cole is currently ranked #58,946 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Cole include Collins, Colette, Colbie, Collyns, Collette . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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