Boys name · North Carolina
Cole in North Carolina
As of 2025, Cole was the #224 most common boys name in North Carolina, drawn from 56 births that year. Its total reaches 3,405 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1983.
Popularity over time
Cole in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 5 | #554 |
| 1990 | 11 | #435 |
| 1996 | 58 | #134 |
| 2002 | 122 | #92 |
| 2007 | 149 | #89 |
| 2013 | 104 | #113 |
| 2019 | 77 | #155 |
| 2025 | 56 | #224 |
Rank swung between #84 (2005) and #554 (1983) in North Carolina, from #554 in 1983 to #224 in 2025.
Cole had its most births in North Carolina in 2007, when 149 babies were given the name. Its highest rank among boys names in North Carolina was #84, in 2005.
Its highest rank in any state was #8, in North Dakota in 2001. See Cole in every state →
How popular is Cole in North Carolina?
As of 2025, Cole was the #224 most common boys name in North Carolina, drawn from 56 births that year. Its total reaches 3,405 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1983.
How many babies are named Cole in North Carolina?
North Carolina recorded 56 births of babies named Cole in 2025.
What is the rank of Cole in North Carolina?
Cole's 2025 rank among boys names in North Carolina was #224.
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.