Kol
Every Kol since 2000 — 460 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kol
Kol is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,326 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2000, 460 American babies have been named Kol. Its peak came in 2021, when 50 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kol stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kol year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | #4,326 |
| 2024 | 35 | #3,364 |
| 2023 | 33 | #3,517 |
| 2022 | 38 | #3,190 |
| 2021 | 50 | #2,607 |
| 2020 | 43 | #2,823 |
| 2019 | 27 | #3,958 |
| 2018 | 27 | #3,949 |
| 2017 | 26 | #4,047 |
| 2016 | 16 | #5,681 |
| 2015 | 25 | #4,137 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8,509 |
| 2013 | 16 | #5,544 |
| 2012 | 7 | #10,321 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,437 |
| 2010 | 5 | #13,413 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 10 | #8,039 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 5 | #13,153 |
| 2005 | 9 | #8,030 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,359 |
| 2003 | 5 | #11,943 |
| 2002 | 8 | #8,109 |
| 2001 | 7 | #8,814 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,614 |
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Famous people named Kol
- Kolë Idromeno Painter · 1860–1939
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kol in 2025?
Kol ranked #4,326 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kol?
460 babies have been named Kol in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kol most popular?
Kol peaked in 2021, when 50 newborns received the name.
Is Kol a boy or girl name?
Kol is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kol rising or falling?
Kol is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kol?
Well-known people named Kol include Kolë Idromeno (painter).