Boy nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Coal
//ˈkoʊl//
1 syllablePeak year: 20164 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Coal's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Coal's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Coal |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2022 | 6 |
Coal through the decades
- Coal peaked in 2016, when 14 babies were named Coal in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2008–2022), use of Coal has risen 25% compared to the 10 years before that.