Coley
Pronunciation: [ k-OHL-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Coley first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,270 babies have been named Coley in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Coley is past its peak , currently ranked #12,798 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,798
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Coley
Coley is a boy name .
Is Coley a boy or girl name? Coley is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,798 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #9,665. Coley is more commonly used as a girl name.
Coley is currently ranked #12,798 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Coley include Col, Coy, Coie, and Colkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Coley include Cole, Coleson, Coleman . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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