Kolby
boy name#1222 in 2025Kolby entered the US charts in 1968, peaked at #359 in 2001, ranks #1222 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1968–2025
#1222
rank today
#359
peak (2001)
165
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #4136 |
| 1970s | #2627 |
| 1980s | #1275 |
| 1990s | #670 |
| 2000s | #542 |
| 2010s | #894 |
| 2020s | #1221 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kolby has been most popular in TX, FL, NC.
Living bearers
About 11,500 people named Kolby are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kolby alive today was born around 2004, making them about 21 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kolby in 2025?
- Kolby ranks #1222 among US boy names in 2025, with 165 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kolby most popular?
- Kolby peaked in 2001, reaching #359 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kolby with classmates?
- Kolby will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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