Kole Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKOH-l / /koʊl/English; Greek
Meaning
English: Victory; Greek: People of the victory
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Kole is often considered a modern variant of the name Cole, which has Old English origins. It has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States. The name is sometimes associated with the Greek word 'nikē', meaning victory, which adds a positive connotation. Kole is also used as a short form or diminutive of other names.
Trend Summary
Kole has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Cole
- Kole
International Variants
- Noé (French)
- Nicolás (Spanish)
Famous people named Kole
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kole was first seen in the United States in 1969. Kole has ranked as high as #952 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Kole has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kole (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 22 | |
| OH | 11 | |
| NC | 10 | |
| LA | 7 | |
| AL | 6 | |
| PA | 6 | |
| MI | 5 | |
| AR | 5 | |
| CA | 5 | |
| IL | 5 | |
| IN | 5 | |
| VA | 5 | |
| MA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 11 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 21 |
| 1983 | 31 |
| 1984 | 38 |
| 1985 | 36 |
| 1986 | 33 |
| 1987 | 33 |
| 1988 | 39 |
| 1989 | 32 |
| 1990 | 56 |
| 1991 | 67 |
| 1992 | 105 |
| 1993 | 124 |
| 1994 | 138 |
| 1995 | 160 |
| 1996 | 155 |
| 1997 | 202 |
| 1998 | 215 |
| 1999 | 255 |
| 2000 | 258 |
| 2001 | 289 |
| 2002 | 327 |
| 2003 | 323 |
| 2004 | 335 |
| 2005 | 376 |
| 2006 | 352 |
| 2007 | 382 |
| 2008 | 363 |
| 2009 | 433 |
| 2010 | 428 |
| 2011 | 353 |
| 2012 | 331 |
| 2013 | 323 |
| 2014 | 288 |
| 2015 | 313 |
| 2016 | 293 |
| 2017 | 310 |
| 2018 | 301 |
| 2019 | 279 |
| 2020 | 267 |
| 2021 | 272 |
| 2022 | 216 |
| 2023 | 226 |
| 2024 | 170 |