Kolbe

Boy name

Kolbe has been given to 1,892 babies in the U.S. since 1989. It peaked in 2001.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,892

Peak year

2001 (110 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1989

10-year trend

▲ +29%

Gender split

4% girls / 96% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Kolbe — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Kobeboy

23,126 babies since 1989

Kolbyboy

13,001 babies since 1968

Koleboy

9,855 babies since 1969

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Devionboy

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Giacomoboy

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Sabinoboy

1,887 babies since 1910

Rohitboy

1,898 babies since 1970

Eduardboy

1,885 babies since 1902

FAQ

How popular is the name Kolbe?

Kolbe has been given to 1,892 babies in the U.S. since 1989. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Kolbe peak?

Kolbe peaked in 2001, when 110 babies were given the name.

Is Kolbe a girl or boy name?

Kolbe is primarily a boy name (96% of babies named Kolbe are boys).

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