Coley
c(o)-ley
US Popularity:12108
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!
Coley Name Popularity Data
U.S. Births
Overall:Coley is currently #12108 in U.S. births
Boy:Coley is currently #24916 in U.S. births
Girl:Coley is currently #16961 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#16961
in 2023
+ 2590
from 2022
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