Coby
Every Coby since 1941 — 9,865 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Coby
Coby is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,874 in 2025 with 84 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1941, 9,865 American babies have been named Coby. Its peak came in 2001, when 522 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Coby stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Coby year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 84 | #1,874 |
| 2024 | — | — | 110 | #1,575 |
| 2023 | — | — | 120 | #1,491 |
| 2022 | — | — | 116 | #1,542 |
| 2021 | 6 | #13,869 | 133 | #1,379 |
| 2020 | 5 | #15,642 | 136 | #1,321 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,195 | 137 | #1,329 |
| 2018 | — | — | 113 | #1,513 |
| 2017 | — | — | 105 | #1,556 |
| 2016 | — | — | 119 | #1,452 |
| 2015 | — | — | 125 | #1,383 |
| 2014 | — | — | 159 | #1,174 |
| 2013 | — | — | 149 | #1,206 |
| 2012 | — | — | 155 | #1,174 |
| 2011 | 5 | #17,366 | 169 | #1,097 |
| 2010 | — | — | 180 | #1,070 |
| 2009 | 5 | #17,926 | 193 | #1,017 |
| 2008 | 5 | #18,144 | 258 | #842 |
| 2007 | 5 | #18,238 | 236 | #874 |
| 2006 | — | — | 246 | #828 |
| 2005 | 6 | #14,894 | 256 | #774 |
| 2004 | — | — | 276 | #700 |
| 2003 | — | — | 394 | #567 |
| 2002 | — | — | 462 | #500 |
| 2001 | 6 | #13,892 | 516 | #462 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,314 | 415 | #529 |
| 1995 | — | — | 174 | #810 |
| 1990 | — | — | 115 | #981 |
| 1985 | 13 | #5,416 | 90 | #963 |
| 1980 | 9 | #6,901 | 84 | #982 |
| 1975 | 13 | #4,637 | 95 | #854 |
| 1970 | 9 | #5,476 | 65 | #1,006 |
| 1965 | 6 | #5,930 | 23 | #1,632 |
| 1960 | 9 | #4,504 | 15 | #2,142 |
| 1955 | — | — | 12 | #2,324 |
| 1950 | — | — | 7 | #3,080 |
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Famous people named Coby
- Coby Bell Actor · b. 1975
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Coby in 2025?
Coby ranked #1,874 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 84 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Coby?
9,865 babies have been named Coby in the United States since 1941, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Coby most popular?
Coby peaked in 2001, when 522 newborns received the name.
Is Coby a boy or girl name?
Coby is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Coby rising or falling?
Coby is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Coby?
Well-known people named Coby include Coby Bell (actor).