Unisex · #10,774 in 2026

Kolbey

Current Rank
#10,774
Peak Rank
#5,102 (2009)
Total Babies
237
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #11,386 (22 total)
👦 Boy peak #5,102 (237 total)
👦As Boy Name
1990
First Year
2017
Last Year
2009
Peak Year
#5102
Peak Rank
237
Total Count
26
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1999
First Year
2011
Last Year
1999
Peak Year
#11386
Peak Rank
22
Total Count
4
Years Active

The Story of Kolbey

As a girl name

Kolbey first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1999, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1999, when 7 Kolbeys were born — ranking #11,386 that year. As of 2026, Kolbey ranks #16,763 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 22 Kolbeys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Kolbey first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1990, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 18 Kolbeys were born — ranking #5,102 that year. As of 2026, Kolbey ranks #10,774 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 237 Kolbeys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Kolbey

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kolbey

What does the name Kolbey mean?
Kolbey is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1990. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Kolbey in 2026?
In 2026, Kolbey ranks #10,774 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Kolbey most popular?
Kolbey reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #5,102 that year with 18 babies given the name.
Is Kolbey a unisex name?
Yes — Kolbey is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 8% of Kolbeys assigned female and 92% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Kolbey?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kolbey include Marrion, Deryck, Ahmod. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kolbey

Kolbey is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1990 and has accumulated 237 births in the dataset. Kolbey's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #5,102. Use the chart and map above to compare Kolbey'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.