Holding steady.
Popularity of Cohl since 1991
Babies named Cohl per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 60 |
| 2000s | 113 |
| 2010s | 35 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Cohl is a modern respelling of Cole, a name that derives from Middle English col meaning 'coal', often used as a nickname for someone with dark features. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1991, and its peak usage was in 2000. Since then, its use has remained stable but very low, and it has never appeared among the top 1000 names. Because it is so rare, the one-in-N ratio is not available, and it has no strong association with any particular state. As a creative spelling, Cohl appeals to parents who like the sound of Cole but want a distinctive twist.
Cohl is a modern spelling variant of the name Cole. Cole itself derives from the Middle English col, meaning 'coal', often used as a nickname for someone with dark hair or a dark complexion. Alternatively, Cole can be a short form of Nicholas. As a given name, Cole has been in steady use since the 1990s, and Cohl is one of its less common respellings.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Cohl
Names that share Cohl's style, for a brother or sister.
