All about the name KOHL

Meaning, origin, history.

Kohl is of German origin and translates to 'coal' in English. It is often used as a given name, particularly in Germany, where it was popular in the mid-20th century. Historically, Kohl has also been used as a surname.

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English
German

Popularity of the name KOHL since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

The name Kohl experienced a steady increase in popularity from the late 1980s to the early 2000s, peaking at 98 births in 2001. However, since then, its popularity has significantly declined, with only 15 or fewer births each year from 2020 onwards. Overall, there were 1732 babies named Kohl between 1982 and 2023.