Kolbie
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly related to the English word "coal".
Name Census estimates that about 1,778 living Americans carry the first name Kolbie. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 76.4% of registrations being female. The average person named Kolbie today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kolbie births was 2020 (95 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kolbie. 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
- • Kolbie is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 15 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.8K
~ 1 in 192,775 Americans
Peak year
2020
95 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,414
Tracked since 1988
Gender
Gender distribution for Kolbie
Kolbie is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 1,798 total registrations, 425 (23.6%) were male and 1,373 (76.4%) were female.
Kolbie as a male name
- Ranked #13,325 in 2024
- 5 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2001 (25 births)
Kolbie as a female name
- Ranked #2,414 in 2024
- 75 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2020 (83 births)
Popularity
Kolbie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kolbie from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 748 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Kolbie remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kolbie 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 Kolbie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kolbies live
The SSA's state-level files cover 16 states and territories. Texas, Florida, California recorded the most babies named Kolbie, while Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Oregon recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 18 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kolbie
The name Kolbie is a relatively modern name with uncertain origins. It is believed to be a variation of the English name Colby, which itself is derived from an Old Norse place name meaning "coal town" or "dark town."
While the name Kolbie does not have a long historical record, it may have been influenced by the popularity of similar-sounding names like Colby, Kobe, and Koby. The addition of the "ie" ending gives it a more feminine and contemporary feel.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kolbie is from the late 20th century. However, it did not gain widespread popularity until the early 2000s. During this time, it may have been influenced by the rise of celebrity names with unique spellings and pronunciations.
Despite its relatively recent emergence, there are a few notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Kolbie or variations thereof. One example is Kolbie Knab (1989-present), an American professional soccer player who has played for several teams in the National Women's Soccer League.
Another individual with the name Kolbie is Kolbie Sanders (1991-present), an American actress and model who has appeared in television shows and films such as "The Vampire Diaries" and "The Last Song."
In the world of music, there is Kolbie Landry (1988-present), a Canadian singer-songwriter and actress who has released several albums and performed in various stage productions.
While the name Kolbie may not have a long and storied history, it has gained popularity in recent decades and has been borne by several notable individuals across various fields. Its unique spelling and sound have contributed to its appeal as a modern and distinctive name choice.
People
Kolbie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kolbie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kolbie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kolbie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,778 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kolbie 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 1 in 192,775 US residents.
Is Kolbie a common name?
We classify Kolbie as "Rare". It ranks above 93.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,798 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kolbie most popular?
The single biggest year for Kolbie was 2020, when 95 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kolbie is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kolbie a female name?
Yes, 76.4% of people registered as Kolbie in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.