Unisex nameCurrently #1,268 in the USFalling
Kolby
2 syllablesPeak year: 20015 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kolby'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.
Kolby's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kolby |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 12 |
| 1973 | 15 |
| 1974 | 20 |
| 1975 | 18 |
| 1976 | 20 |
| 1977 | 19 |
| 1978 | 27 |
| 1979 | 31 |
| 1980 | 35 |
| 1981 | 20 |
| 1982 | 50 |
| 1983 | 56 |
| 1984 | 70 |
| 1985 | 110 |
| 1986 | 105 |
| 1987 | 123 |
| 1988 | 127 |
| 1989 | 147 |
| 1990 | 181 |
| 1991 | 228 |
| 1992 | 248 |
| 1993 | 223 |
| 1994 | 247 |
| 1995 | 300 |
| 1996 | 284 |
| 1997 | 301 |
| 1998 | 399 |
| 1999 | 459 |
| 2000 | 451 |
| 2001 | 781 |
| 2002 | 720 |
| 2003 | 572 |
| 2004 | 527 |
| 2005 | 404 |
| 2006 | 357 |
| 2007 | 401 |
| 2008 | 439 |
| 2009 | 402 |
| 2010 | 376 |
| 2011 | 360 |
| 2012 | 304 |
| 2013 | 351 |
| 2014 | 350 |
| 2015 | 307 |
| 2016 | 257 |
| 2017 | 201 |
| 2018 | 208 |
| 2019 | 178 |
| 2020 | 193 |
| 2021 | 176 |
| 2022 | 186 |
| 2023 | 213 |
| 2024 | 193 |
Kolby through the decades
- Kolby peaked in 2001, when 781 babies were named Kolby in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Kolby has fallen 44% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kolby currently ranks #1,268 in the US and is cooling off.