Boy · #9,864 in 2026

Kobey

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

Current Rank

#9,864

Peak Rank

#1,772 (2002)

Total Babies

597

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1988

First Year

2024

Last Year

2002

Peak Year

#1772

Peak Rank

597

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kobey

Kobey first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1988, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2002, when 65 Kobeys were born — ranking #1,772 that year. As of 2026, Kobey ranks #9,864 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 597 Kobeys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Kobey

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

Coby
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Kobi
Cobi
Kobe
Cubby
Cabby
Cabbie
Coba
Cobo
Cabi
Kobo

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kobey

What does the name Kobey mean?

Kobey is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1988. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kobey in 2026?

In 2026, Kobey ranks #9,864 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Kobey most popular?

Kobey reached its peak popularity in 2002, ranking #1,772 that year with 65 babies given the name.

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

Kobey has historically been most popular in Utah, Ohio, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kobey.

Is Kobey a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kobey?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kobey include Bliss, Phill, Othello. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kobey

Kobey is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1988 and has accumulated 597 births in the dataset. Kobey's peak popularity came in 2002 when it ranked #1,772. Use the chart and map above to compare Kobey'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.