Coley

Boy name

Coley has been given to 2,377 babies in the U.S. since 1881. It peaked in 2008. In 2025, about 1 in 213,510 boys was named Coley.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,377

Peak year

2008 (42 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1881

10-year trend

▼ -35%

Gender split

15% girls / 85% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Coley — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Coreyboy

194,076 babies since 1919

Coleboy

154,646 babies since 1886

Colbyboy

58,155 babies since 1888

Conleyboy

4,661 babies since 1882

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Coley.

Carstenboy

2,377 babies since 1912

Akashboy

2,376 babies since 1975

Kevynboy

2,381 babies since 1948

Jaziahunisex

2,381 babies since 1997

Alenboy

2,371 babies since 1918

Filipboy

2,384 babies since 1953

Ryenunisex

2,391 babies since 1974

Jashawnboy

2,362 babies since 1976

Coley vs Carsten ⚖Coley vs Akash ⚖Coley vs Kevyn ⚖Coley vs Jaziah ⚖

Sibling name ideas for Coley

Same era and popularity as Coley, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

Sisters

Dynasty Janya Jacklynn Kaniyah

Brothers

Akash Kevyn Jaziah Shemar

FAQ

How popular is the name Coley?

Coley has been given to 2,377 babies in the U.S. since 1881. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Coley peak?

Coley peaked in 2008, when 42 babies were given the name.

Is Coley a girl or boy name?

Coley is primarily a boy name (85% of babies named Coley are boys).

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