Kohl Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Kohl means 'cabbage' in German and can symbolize strength and resilience.
Meaning of the Name Kohl
Kohl is a unisex name of German origin. It is derived from the German word 'Kohl', which means 'cabbage'. In German culture, cabbage is associated with strength and resilience. As a name, Kohl can symbolize vitality and endurance. It is also a variant of the surname Cole, which has English and Irish origins. Kohl can be seen as a unique and nature-inspired name choice.
Popularity of the Name Kohl
The popularity for the name Kohl peaked in popularity in the year 2001 with 98 births, which ranked number 3,133 out of 27,990 unique names for that year. Kohl had the most male births in 2001 with 98, which ranked number 1,327 out of 12,305 male names. The number of births for the name Kohl has declined sharply over the last ten years from 28 births to 14 births, a decline of -50.00%. Among males, Kohl has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 28 births to 14 births, a decline of -50.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kohl
- 20 Year Trend of Kohl: -85.42%
- 10 Year Trend of Kohl: -50.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Kohl: -50.00%
Popularity of Kohl by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Kohl. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Kohl in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Kohl is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Kohl
- Total Births of Kohl: 13 (-6.70%)
- Male Births of Kohl: 13 (-6.70%)
Given the downward trend of Kohl over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -6.70% decrease in total births, for a total of 13 births in 2024. Male births for Kohl have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 13 male births in 2024, a decrease of -6.70%.