Name comparison · boy names
Cole vs. Colt
In 2025, Cole leads at #182 among U.S. boys' names, with Colt at #285. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Cole | Colt |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Falling | Falling |
| 2025 rank | #182 | #285 |
| Babies in 2025 | 2,003 | 1,188 |
| All-time peak | #69 in 2002 | #210 in 2019 |
| Uniqueness score | 26 / 100 | 33 / 100 |
| Strongest state | New Hampshire (#66) | West Virginia (#58) |