Boys name · North Carolina
Cole in North Carolina
Cole was the 224th most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 56 babies named Cole that year. Since 1983, North Carolina families have named 3,405 babies Cole.
Popularity over time
Cole in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 5 | 554th |
| 1990 | 11 | 435th |
| 1996 | 58 | 134th |
| 2002 | 122 | 92nd |
| 2007 | 149 | 89th |
| 2013 | 104 | 113th |
| 2019 | 77 | 155th |
| 2025 | 56 | 224th |
Its rank among boys names in North Carolina climbed from 554th in 1983 to 224th in 2025.
The most babies named Cole in North Carolina in a single year was 149, in 2007. Its best showing was 84th among boys names in 2005.
Across the country, Cole reached its best rank of 8th in North Dakota (2001). See Cole in every state →
How popular is Cole in North Carolina?
Cole was the 224th most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 56 babies named Cole that year. Since 1983, North Carolina families have named 3,405 babies Cole.
How many babies are named Cole in North Carolina?
In 2025, 56 babies were named Cole in North Carolina. The most babies named Cole in North Carolina in a single year was 149, in 2007.
What is the rank of Cole in North Carolina?
Cole ranked 224th among boys names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 84th among boys names in 2005.
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.