Kohl
- US rank
- #5,399
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,327 in 2001
17 babies were named Kohl in the US in 2025. It has climbed 300 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1982–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kohl you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 100,000 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kohl, 17 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kohl would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKohl first shows up in US birth records in 1982, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 43 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2001, when it ranked #1,327. Today it's #5,399, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowKohl was 4.4× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 22,831 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 100,000.
- TrendKohl has climbed 300 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,399. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Kohl
Kohl is a boy name of English origin. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with K and ending in “-ohl”. US birth records list Kohl for boys from 1982 to 2025, in 44 of those 44 years. Its best year was 2001, when it ranked #1,327 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,399, with 17 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6.3 | 158,103 boys |
| 1990s | 28 | 35,511 boys |
| 2000s | 36 | 27,571 boys |
| 2010s | 16 | 62,461 boys |
| 2020s | 9.4 | 106,762 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 Kohl
What is the origin of the name Kohl?
Kohl has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Kohl a boy or girl name?
Kohl is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kohl?
Kohl ranked #5,399 for US boys in 2025, given to 17 babies. Its best year was 2001 (#1,327).