2,318births recorded
5Countries
2Variants
2007Peak · Scotland
#4249United States 2025
Kohl is a boy name family recorded 2,318 times in 5 countries since 1982. It ranks highest today in the United States (#4249 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Scotland in 2007, at 24.0 births per 100,000. Elsewhere it is mostly given as Kol (England & Wales).
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Kohl
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kohl | English | 1,759 | 🇺🇸 United States | #5399 | 2001 | ▼ 45 % |
| Kohl | English | 58 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 2016 | – |
| Kohl | English | 17 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 2003 | – |
| Kohl | English | 15 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 2001 | – |
| Kol | English | 460 | 🇺🇸 United States | #4249 | 2021 | ▲ 6 % |
| Kol | English | 9 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2022 | – |
Names with a similar trajectory
Their popularity curve in Scotland correlates closely with Kohl's.
How we grouped these names
- Kohl ↔ Kol — spelling variant
Questions about Kohl
How popular is the name Kohl?
In 2025 it ranked #4249 in the United States. Official registers record 2,318 births across 5 countries.
What is Kohl in other languages?
Kol (English).
When was Kohl most popular?
It peaked in Scotland in 2007, at 24.0 births per 100,000.
Is Kohl a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Kohl is a boy name.