Kobe
boy name#518 in 2025Kobe entered the US charts in 1989, peaked at #222 in 2001, ranks #518 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1989–2025
#518
rank today
#222
peak (2001)
578
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #7905 |
| 1990s | #1666 |
| 2000s | #376 |
| 2010s | #521 |
| 2020s | #378 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kobe has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 22,000 people named Kobe are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kobe alive today was born around 2009, making them about 16 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kobe in 2025?
- Kobe ranks #518 among US boy names in 2025, with 578 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kobe most popular?
- Kobe peaked in 2001, reaching #222 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kobe with classmates?
- Kobe will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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