Boys name · Illinois
Cole in Illinois
Cole was the 157th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 76 babies named Cole that year. Since 1958, Illinois families have named 6,341 babies Cole.
Popularity over time
Cole in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 7 | 614th |
| 1980 | 9 | 647th |
| 1987 | 47 | 245th |
| 1995 | 127 | 129th |
| 2002 | 287 | 69th |
| 2010 | 187 | 87th |
| 2017 | 119 | 123rd |
| 2025 | 76 | 157th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 614th in 1958 to 157th in 2025.
The most babies named Cole in Illinois in a single year was 287, in 2002. Its best showing was 69th among boys names in 2002.
Across the country, Cole reached its best rank of 8th in North Dakota (2001). See Cole in every state →
How popular is Cole in Illinois?
Cole was the 157th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 76 babies named Cole that year. Since 1958, Illinois families have named 6,341 babies Cole.
How many babies are named Cole in Illinois?
In 2025, 76 babies were named Cole in Illinois. The most babies named Cole in Illinois in a single year was 287, in 2002.
What is the rank of Cole in Illinois?
Cole ranked 157th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 69th among boys names in 2002.
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.