Unisex · #2,481 in 2026

Kolbie

Current Rank
#2,481
Peak Rank
#2,169 (2020)
Total Babies
2K
5-Yr Trend
+18%
👧 Girl peak #2,169 (2K total)
👦 Boy peak #3,410 (425 total)
👧As Girl Name
1988
First Year
2026
Last Year
2020
Peak Year
#2169
Peak Rank
2K
Total Count
38
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1991
First Year
2024
Last Year
2001
Peak Year
#3410
Peak Rank
425
Total Count
31
Years Active

The Story of Kolbie

As a girl name

Kolbie first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1988, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 83 Kolbies were born — ranking #2,169 that year. As of 2026, Kolbie ranks #2,481 for girls with 72 births, rising sharply (+18% over the past five years). In total, more than 2K Kolbies have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Kolbie first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1991, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2001, when 25 Kolbies were born — ranking #3,410 that year. As of 2026, Kolbie ranks #12,301 for boys with 5 births, falling sharply (-31%). In total, more than 425 Kolbies 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 Kolbie

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kolbie

What does the name Kolbie mean?
Kolbie is a girl'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 Kolbie in 2026?
In 2026, Kolbie ranks #2,481 among girls' names in the U.S., with 72 babies given the name that year.
When was Kolbie most popular?
Kolbie reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #2,169 that year with 83 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Kolbie most popular?
Kolbie has historically been most popular in Kansas, Arkansas, Oregon. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kolbie.
Is Kolbie a unisex name?
Yes — Kolbie is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 78% of Kolbies assigned female and 22% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Kolbie?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kolbie include Manie, Cornelius, Adine. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kolbie

Kolbie is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1988 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Kolbie's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #2,169. Use the chart and map above to compare Kolbie'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.