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Kohler
Pronounced KOH-lur /ˈko.lɚ/Medium
Meaning: From the German surname Kohler, 'charcoal burner; collier' (from Kohle, 'coal'); an occupational nameLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Kohler comes from the German surname Kohler, 'charcoal burner; collier' (from Kohle, 'coal'). An occupational name (said 'KOH-lur').
In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a first name (also a plumbing-fixture brand). Rare, an occupational name, and crisp.
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What does the name Kohler mean?
Kohler is a German occupational surname, 'charcoal burner; collier' (from Kohle, 'coal').
How do you pronounce Kohler?
It's said KOH-lur /ˈko.lɚ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Kohler a boy or girl name?
Kohler is a boy's name.
How popular is Kohler?
Kohler is a very rare name in the U.S.













