Coal, a unisex given name of Welsh origin, is derived from the word 'coal', referring to the combustible black rock formed from plant matter that has been subjected to high heat and pressure over millions of years. The name evokes images of power, endurance, and transformation, reflecting the processes involved in the formation of coal.
The name Coal has seen a fluctuating popularity over the past three decades, with noticeable spikes in recent years. From 1994 to 2003, the number of annual births ranged between 5 and 12, with no clear trend. However, from 2010 onwards, there's an evident increase in Coal's popularity, with the highest numbers recorded in 2016 (14 births) and 2017 (13 births). The total number of births over this period is 169.