Cobalt
boy nameCobalt entered the US charts in 2014, peaked at #9642 in 2014, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2014–2025
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rank today
#9642
peak (2014)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2010s | #10854 |
| 2020s | #12349 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Cobalt are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Cobalt is a kid of about 8 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cobalt in 2025?
- Cobalt is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Cobalt most popular?
- Cobalt peaked in 2014, reaching #9642 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Cobalt with classmates?
- Cobalt will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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