Boys name · California
Cole in California
The SSA records 14,093 Cole births in California, counting years with 5 or more from 1942. In 2025 it stood as the #259 most popular boys name, from 144 births that year.
Popularity over time
Cole in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 6 | #565 |
| 1961 | 12 | #676 |
| 1971 | 15 | #672 |
| 1982 | 68 | #340 |
| 1993 | 291 | #180 |
| 2004 | 492 | #125 |
| 2014 | 274 | #189 |
| 2025 | 144 | #259 |
Cole had its most births in California in 2000, when 614 babies were given the name. Cole's highest rank in California was #94, set in 2000.
Cole started at #565 in 1942 and finished at #259 in 2025 on the boys list in California, with a high of #94 in 2000 and a low of #1086 in 1964.
Nationally, Cole's strongest state was North Dakota, where it hit #8 in 2001. See Cole in every state →
How popular is Cole in California?
The SSA records 14,093 Cole births in California, counting years with 5 or more from 1942. In 2025 it stood as the #259 most popular boys name, from 144 births that year.
How many babies are named Cole in California?
144 Cole babies were born in California in 2025.
What is the rank of Cole in California?
In 2025, Cole sat at #259 on the boys list for California.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.