Cabbage; charcoal or dark eye makeup
Kohl has two primary etymological paths. As a Germanic surname, it is an occupational name for a grower or seller of cabbage. Separately, it refers to the ancient dark eye cosmetic used in the Middle East and North Africa, derived from the Arabic word 'kuhl'.
Less common today
Kohl isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,335 in 2001.
American actor known for the Jesse Stone film series
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
