Coal
Meaningcoal · English
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #6,053 in 2016
7 babies were named Coal in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1994–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Coal, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Coal would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCoal first shows up in US birth records in 1994, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 31 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2016, when it reached #6,053.
- MeaningIn English, Coal means “coal”.
About the name Coal
Coal is a boy name of English origin meaning “coal”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with C and ending in “-oal”. US birth records list Coal for boys from 1994 to 2025, in 21 of those 32 years. Its best year was 2016, when it ranked #6,053 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.0 | 967,742 boys |
| 2000s | 3.4 | 294,118 boys |
| 2010s | 4.4 | 226,757 boys |
| 2020s | 1.3 | 800,000 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Coal
What does the name Coal mean?
Coal means “coal” in English.
What is the origin of the name Coal?
Coal has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Coal a boy or girl name?
Coal is a boy name.
How popular is the name Coal?
Coal ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 2016 (#6,053).