Coby

Coby - A very unique male name

Coby appeared on the charts for the first time in 1963 on position #1396. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Coby and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Coby? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Coby. The baby boy name Coby was given to 34 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1991 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 43,126 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Coby peaked in popularity 25 years ago in 2001 on position 456.

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Coby is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Coby is currently topping the baby name charts in Colorado at position #781 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,541.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Coby is where you live.

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Coby origin and meaning

Modern — short form, probably of Jacob

Usually explained as a short form of Jacob via the Dutch Koby/ Kobe diminutive line, but Coby's independent coinage is not documented

Coby rises in the 1990s and peaks in 2001, in Kobe Bryant's era, usually as a full name rather than a nickname. We credit the Jacob connection as likely, not proven.

Origin uncertain

Coby is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Coby, pop culture references for the name Coby and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Coby

We've found the following names that sound similar to Coby, sorted by popularity.

Chevy / Chip / Cove / Cobe / Cobi / Cobey / Covey / Chief / Cosby / Chaffee /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Coby

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Coby a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Coby?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

KOH-bee · /ˈkoʊbi/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Kobe — The spelling made famous by Kobe Bryant; a separate name in the data.
• Koby — Direct respelling.
• Cobey — Rarer respelling.

Famous bearers

• Coby White — American NBA guard for the Chicago Bulls (b. 2000) Contemporary

Style

Nickname nameModern coinage

Why parents choose it

Coby is friendly and sporty — a nickname-style name that stands on its own.

Worth knowing

• Kobe Bryant owns the sound for most people, and his spelling is Kobe, not Coby — expect that writing.