Boy · #4,210 in 2026

Cobe

Name: Popularity of the name Cobe in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Cobe, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,210

Peak Rank

#1,816 (2001)

Total Babies

888

5-Yr Trend

+12%

1996

First Year

2026

Last Year

2001

Peak Year

#1816

Peak Rank

888

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Cobe

Cobe first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1996, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2001, when 61 Cobes were born — ranking #1,816 that year. As of 2026, Cobe ranks #4,210 for baby boys with 25 births, gradually rising (+12%). In total, more than 888 Cobes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Cobe

Phonetically similar names — useful when Cobe is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Cobh
Cope
Cab
Cub
Cob
Cobb
Cabe
Kob
Coob
Koob
Coap
Kib

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cobe

What does the name Cobe mean?

Cobe is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1996. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Cobe in 2026?

In 2026, Cobe ranks #4,210 among boys' names in the U.S., with 25 babies given the name that year.

When was Cobe most popular?

Cobe reached its peak popularity in 2001, ranking #1,816 that year with 61 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Cobe most popular?

Cobe has historically been most popular in Louisiana, Indiana, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Cobe.

Is Cobe a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Cobe is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Cobe?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cobe include Jiles, Tiburcio, Hildred. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cobe

Cobe is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1996 and has accumulated 888 births in the dataset. Cobe's peak popularity came in 2001 when it ranked #1,816. Use the chart and map above to compare Cobe's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.