Coby
Boy nameCoby has been given to 9,865 babies in the U.S. since 1941. It peaked in 2001.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
9,865
Peak year
2001 (522 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1941
10-year trend
▼ -33%
Gender split
4% girls / 96% boys
Rank through the decades
Coby's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1975 | #854 |
| 2000 | #529 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Coby — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Coby.
FAQ
How popular is the name Coby?
Coby has been given to 9,865 babies in the U.S. since 1941. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Coby peak?
Coby peaked in 2001, when 522 babies were given the name.
Is Coby a girl or boy name?
Coby is primarily a boy name (96% of babies named Coby are boys).
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