Name comparison · boy names
Cole vs. Colter
In 2025, Colter leads at #157 among U.S. boys' names, with Cole at #182. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Cole | Colter |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Falling | Rising |
| 2025 rank | #182 | #157 |
| Babies in 2025 | 2,003 | 2,354 |
| All-time peak | #69 in 2002 | #157 in 2025 |
| Uniqueness score | 26 / 100 | 24 / 100 |
| Strongest state | New Hampshire (#66) | Montana (#10) |