Kohl

Boy name

Kohl has been given to 1,759 babies in the U.S. since 1982. It peaked in 2001.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,759

Peak year

2001 (98 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1982

10-year trend

▼ -50%

Gender split

All boys

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

1,758 babies since 1971

1,765 babies since 1986

1,767 babies since 1967

1,771 babies since 1963

1,775 babies since 1921

1,775 babies since 1960

1,778 babies since 1959

1,734 babies since 1970

How popular is the name Kohl?

Kohl has been given to 1,759 babies in the U.S. since 1982. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Kohl peak?

Kohl peaked in 2001, when 98 babies were given the name.

Is Kohl a girl or boy name?

Kohl is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Kohl are boys).

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