Boy nameCurrently #409 in the USRising
Kobe
//ˈkoʊbeɪ//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20204 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kobe's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Kobe's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kobe |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 87 |
| 1997 | 363 |
| 1998 | 1,116 |
| 1999 | 883 |
| 2000 | 1,457 |
| 2001 | 1,571 |
| 2002 | 1,408 |
| 2003 | 1,228 |
| 2004 | 633 |
| 2005 | 450 |
| 2006 | 480 |
| 2007 | 582 |
| 2008 | 745 |
| 2009 | 699 |
| 2010 | 657 |
| 2011 | 568 |
| 2012 | 539 |
| 2013 | 566 |
| 2014 | 536 |
| 2015 | 472 |
| 2016 | 603 |
| 2017 | 550 |
| 2018 | 492 |
| 2019 | 524 |
| 2020 | 1,572 |
| 2021 | 1,176 |
| 2022 | 902 |
| 2023 | 796 |
| 2024 | 828 |
Kobe through the decades
- Kobe peaked in 2020, when 1,572 babies were named Kobe in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Kobe has risen 36% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kobe currently ranks #409 in the US and is on the rise.