Boy nameCurrently #8,031 in the USFalling
Kohl
//ˈkoʊl//
1 syllablePeak year: 20014 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kohl'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.
Kohl's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kohl |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1985 | 15 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 12 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 31 |
| 1991 | 37 |
| 1992 | 39 |
| 1993 | 53 |
| 1994 | 66 |
| 1995 | 60 |
| 1996 | 57 |
| 1997 | 60 |
| 1998 | 69 |
| 1999 | 73 |
| 2000 | 86 |
| 2001 | 98 |
| 2002 | 96 |
| 2003 | 93 |
| 2004 | 66 |
| 2005 | 53 |
| 2006 | 52 |
| 2007 | 64 |
| 2008 | 55 |
| 2009 | 58 |
| 2010 | 44 |
| 2011 | 32 |
| 2012 | 28 |
| 2013 | 33 |
| 2014 | 32 |
| 2015 | 34 |
| 2016 | 28 |
| 2017 | 27 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 28 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 10 |
Kohl through the decades
- Kohl peaked in 2001, when 98 babies were named Kohl in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Kohl has fallen 53% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kohl currently ranks #8,031 in the US and is cooling off.