Kolbe
boy name#1932 in 2025Kolbe entered the US charts in 1989, peaked at #1287 in 2001, ranks #1932 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1989–2025
#1932
rank today
#1287
peak (2001)
80
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #5615 |
| 1990s | #4017 |
| 2000s | #2154 |
| 2010s | #2395 |
| 2020s | #2068 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kolbe has been most popular in TX, OH, KS.
Living bearers
About 1,800 people named Kolbe are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kolbe alive today was born around 2011, making them about 14 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kolbe in 2025?
- Kolbe ranks #1932 among US boy names in 2025, with 80 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kolbe most popular?
- Kolbe peaked in 2001, reaching #1287 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kolbe with classmates?
- Kolbe will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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