Boy nameCurrently #1,938 in the USRising
Kolbe
//ˈkoʊlb//
1 syllablePeak year: 20015 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kolbe'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.
Kolbe's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kolbe |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 26 |
| 1997 | 26 |
| 1998 | 57 |
| 1999 | 54 |
| 2000 | 68 |
| 2001 | 110 |
| 2002 | 80 |
| 2003 | 83 |
| 2004 | 52 |
| 2005 | 35 |
| 2006 | 38 |
| 2007 | 57 |
| 2008 | 45 |
| 2009 | 56 |
| 2010 | 59 |
| 2011 | 50 |
| 2012 | 50 |
| 2013 | 56 |
| 2014 | 66 |
| 2015 | 69 |
| 2016 | 52 |
| 2017 | 54 |
| 2018 | 52 |
| 2019 | 65 |
| 2020 | 64 |
| 2021 | 71 |
| 2022 | 66 |
| 2023 | 85 |
| 2024 | 81 |
Kolbe through the decades
- Kolbe peaked in 2001, when 110 babies were named Kolbe in the US.
- The 2020s were Kolbe's strongest decade, averaging 73 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Kolbe has risen 29% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kolbe currently ranks #1,938 in the US and is on the rise.