Kohl
2 countries#5399 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kohl was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,759 births recorded 1982–2025 · currently #5399 · peaked in 2001 with 98 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Washington, Louisiana, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
20 births recorded 2008–2014 · peaked in 2011 with 4 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
20 births recorded 2008–2014 · peaked in 2011 with 4 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kohl’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2375 | — |
| 2007 | #2117 | ↑258 |
| 2008 | #2345 | ↓228 |
| 2009 | #2252 | ↑93 |
| 2010 | #2730 | ↓478 |
| 2011 | #3364 | ↓634 |
| 2012 | #3714 | ↓350 |
| 2013 | #3265 | ↑449 |
| 2014 | #3371 | ↓106 |
| 2015 | #3299 | ↑72 |
| 2016 | #3776 | ↓477 |
| 2017 | #3889 | ↓113 |
| 2018 | #5540 | ↓1651 |
| 2019 | #3794 | ↑1746 |
| 2020 | #5699 | ↓1905 |
| 2021 | #4247 | ↑1452 |
| 2022 | #5874 | ↓1627 |
| 2023 | #5666 | ↑208 |
| 2024 | #7765 | ↓2099 |
| 2025 | #5399 | ↑2366 |
Frequently asked questions about Kohl
Is Kohl a popular name?
Yes — Kohl currently ranks #5399 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kohl more common for boys or girls?
Kohl is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kohl most popular?
Kohl peaked in 2001 in United States, with 98 recorded births that year.
Is Kohl rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kohl’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #4234 in 1982 to #5399 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kohl?
At least 1,779 babies have been recorded with the name Kohl across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Kohl popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kohl appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.