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Kohler

♂ Boy

Pronounced KOH-lur /ˈko.lɚ/Medium

Meaning: From the German surname Kohler, 'charcoal burner; collier' (from Kohle, 'coal'); an occupational nameLow

In 30 seconds: Charcoal burner; collier: Kohler is a German surname-name. Crisp and classic (said 'KOH-lur').
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Origin LowGerman
MeaningFrom the German surname Kohler, 'charcoal burner; collier' (from Kohle, 'coal'); an occupational name
U.S. rank (2024)#10427 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 143

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019942024

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.

Did you know? Kohler is 'charcoal burner; collier' from a German occupational surname (from Kohle, 'coal') — a crisp choice (said 'KOH-lur').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Kohler — German; charcoal burner

Variations

KöhlerKoehler

Nicknames

Kohl

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Frequently Asked

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.

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