Cobbie
A nickname or variation of the English name Jacob, derived from the Hebrew meaning "supplanter".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Cobbie. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Cobbie today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cobbie births was 1930 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cobbie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Cobbie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1930
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1930 SSA rank
#4,106
Tracked since 1930
Popularity
Cobbie: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Cobbie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Cobbie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Cobbie
The given name Cobbie is a diminutive form of the name Jacob, which has its origins in the Hebrew language. The name Jacob is derived from the biblical figure Jacob, the son of Isaac and Rebecca, and the father of the twelve tribes of Israel. The Hebrew name Ya'aqov means "supplanter" or "one who follows on another's heels."
The name Cobbie emerged as a nickname or pet form of Jacob, particularly in Scotland and parts of northern England. It is believed to have originated in the 16th or 17th century, although the exact date is uncertain. The diminutive form "Cobbie" was likely created by adding the suffix "-ie" to the shortened form "Cob," which is a common nickname for Jacob.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Cobbie can be found in the writings of Robert Burns, the famous Scottish poet who lived from 1759 to 1796. In his poem "The Twa Dogs," Burns mentions a character named "Cobbie Simson."
Another notable figure with the name Cobbie was Cobbie Coburn (1871-1952), a Scottish professional golfer who won the U.S. Open in 1907. He was known for his exceptional putting skills and was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1977.
In the realm of literature, Cobbie Bright (1857-1936) was an English novelist and playwright. Some of his notable works include "The Silence of Dean Maitland" and "The Pilgrims of Grace."
In the world of art, Cobbie Naranjo (1916-2008) was a renowned Native American potter from the Santa Clara Pueblo. She was renowned for her intricate and beautiful pottery designs, which reflected the traditional art forms of her tribe.
Another historical figure with the name Cobbie was Cobbie Cravat (1670-1740), a Scottish merchant and explorer who is credited with introducing the cravat, a type of necktie, to Europe after his travels to the Balkans.
While the name Cobbie may not be as common today as it once was, it holds a rich history and cultural significance, particularly in Scotland and northern England, where it has been used as a diminutive form of the name Jacob for centuries.
People
Cobbie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cobbie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Cobbie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cobbie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cobbie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Cobbie a common name?
We classify Cobbie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cobbie most popular?
The single biggest year for Cobbie was 1930, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cobbie is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Cobbie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cobbie a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cobbie in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Cobbie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cobbie in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Cobbie can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Cobbie?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.