Boys name · Iowa
Cole in Iowa
Cole was the 195th most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 21 babies named Cole that year. Since 1972, Iowa families have named 3,228 babies Cole.
Popularity over time
Cole in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 6 | 272nd |
| 1981 | 10 | 216th |
| 1989 | 28 | 115th |
| 1996 | 127 | 33rd |
| 2003 | 127 | 29th |
| 2010 | 74 | 60th |
| 2018 | 35 | 117th |
| 2025 | 21 | 195th |
Its rank among boys names in Iowa climbed from 272nd in 1972 to 195th in 2025.
The most babies named Cole in Iowa in a single year was 156, in 1998. Its best showing was 22nd among boys names in 1998.
Across the country, Cole reached its best rank of 8th in North Dakota (2001). See Cole in every state →
How popular is Cole in Iowa?
Cole was the 195th most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 21 babies named Cole that year. Since 1972, Iowa families have named 3,228 babies Cole.
How many babies are named Cole in Iowa?
In 2025, 21 babies were named Cole in Iowa. The most babies named Cole in Iowa in a single year was 156, in 1998.
What is the rank of Cole in Iowa?
Cole ranked 195th among boys names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was 22nd among boys names in 1998.
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.