US Popularity:11141
Origin:French
Other Origin(s):British
Meaning:Swarthy, coal-black, charcoal
Coley is a gender neutral name of French origin, meaning “swarthy” or “charcoal,” and is derived from the masculine moniker Nicholas. Coley also comes from the Middle English nickname Coly, a comical way of calling out a person who looked a little “coal-black” after a hard day’s work. While Coley mightn’t have the cleanest of connotations, it definitely speaks to the busy bee your little one is to become. Never afraid to get their hands dirty when there’s a job to be done, you can bet that Coley will be there to help whenever help is needed!

How Popular Is The Name Coley?

U.S. Births

Overall:Coley is currently #11141 in U.S. births
Boy:Coley is currently #10063 in U.S. births
Girl:Coley is currently #9034 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
Gender:
Girl
#9034
in 2024
+ 696
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data

Search Gender-Neutral Baby Names

Search by:

  • Name or Meaning
  • Filter
  • Letter