How old is someone named Cole?
The average Cole is 21 years old.
Half of all living Coles are between 13 and 28.
When was Cole popular?
Cole rose fast and peaked in 2002, then faded almost as fast. 53% of all Coles were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 16 | 0 |
| 1910s | 190 | 0 |
| 1920s | 156 | 0 |
| 1930s | 127 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 224 | 100 |
| 1950s | 562 | 380 |
| 1960s | 703 | 570 |
| 1970s | 1,444 | 1,300 |
| 1980s | 8,798 | 8,300 |
| 1990s | 33,996 | 33,000 |
| 2000s | 57,013 | 56,000 |
| 2010s | 36,527 | 36,000 |
| 2020s | 14,879 | 15,000 |
How many Coles are still alive?
About 150,000 Coles are alive in the US today. That's 97% of the roughly 150,000 babies named Cole since 1886.
Nearly every Cole ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Cole?
More than half of living Coles are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Boomer under 1%
- Gen X 1%
- Millennial 17%
- Gen Z 56%
- Gen Alpha 26%
Is Cole an old name?
Not really. Cole is younger than 68 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Cole will be 39 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Cole a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.6% of living Coles are men.
Names the same age as Cole
NAME TWIN
Cole's name twin is Caleb. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Caleb's age curve is the closest match to Cole's: 93% alike.
Other spellings: Kole (18)
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Questions about the name Cole
How old is the average Cole?
The average Cole in the US is 21 years old. The median is 21, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Cole?
About 150,000 Coles are alive in the US today, out of roughly 150,000 babies given the name since 1886.
When was the name Cole most popular?
In 2002, when about 6,100 baby boys were named Cole.
Is Cole a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 56% of living Coles are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this