Coyal
A name of obscure origin, potentially derived from an indigenous American language.
Name Census estimates that about 2 living Americans carry the first name Coyal. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Coyal today is around 82 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Coyal births was 1937 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Coyal. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Coyal is about 82 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Coyals were born before 1954.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Coyal. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
2
~ 1 in 171,377,169 Americans
Peak year
1937
6 babies that year
Average age
82
years old
1937 SSA rank
#3,241
Tracked since 1918
Popularity
Coyal: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Coyal from the 1910s through to the 1930s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Coyal by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Coyal during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Coyal
The name Coyal is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages that emerged in Mesopotamia around 3500 BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Sumerian word "kuyalu," which roughly translates to "radiant" or "shining one." The name was likely bestowed upon individuals who were perceived as possessing a luminous or radiant presence.
In the early days of Sumerian civilization, names often carried significant symbolic meaning and were carefully chosen to reflect the desired characteristics or qualities of the newborn child. The name Coyal, with its connotations of radiance and brightness, may have been given to those born during auspicious celestial events or to infants with a particularly bright or captivating demeanor.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Coyal can be found in a cuneiform tablet dated to approximately 2500 BCE, which lists the name among a collection of personal names used by the Sumerians. This ancient tablet provides evidence of the name's antiquity and its use in the cradle of civilization.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Coyal. One of the earliest known was Coyal of Uruk, a renowned Sumerian poet and scholar who lived around 2300 BCE and is credited with composing some of the earliest known works of literature in the Sumerian language.
Another significant figure was Coyal the Wise, a Babylonian philosopher and astrologer who lived in the 6th century BCE. He is renowned for his contributions to the study of celestial bodies and his influential writings on the interpretation of celestial omens and their impact on human affairs.
In the 3rd century CE, Coyal of Alexandria was a prominent mathematician and astronomer from the ancient city of Alexandria in Egypt. He is best known for his work on calculating the precise length of the solar year and his contributions to the development of the Julian calendar.
During the medieval period, Coyal the Scribe was a renowned calligrapher and illuminator of manuscripts in the 9th century CE. His exquisite works, adorned with intricate illuminations and calligraphic flourishes, were highly prized and can still be found in various collections and libraries around the world.
In more recent times, Coyal Khidir was a revered Kurdish spiritual leader and poet who lived in the 16th century CE. His mystical poems and teachings, which emphasized universal love, compassion, and the unity of all beings, have had a lasting impact on Kurdish culture and literature.
While the name Coyal may not be as commonly used today as it once was, its ancient roots and historical significance serve as a testament to the enduring legacy of names that have transcended generations and cultures, carrying with them the echoes of civilizations long since passed.
People
Coyal + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Coyal as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Coyal: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Coyal?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Coyal going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 171,377,169 US residents.
Is Coyal a common name?
We classify Coyal as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Coyal most popular?
The single biggest year for Coyal was 1937, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Coyal is about 82 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Coyal in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Coyal a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Coyal in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Coyal still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Coyal in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Coyal can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Coyal?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.