Kobey
Every Kobey since 1988 — 606 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kobey
Kobey is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,621 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 606 American babies have been named Kobey. Its peak came in 2002, when 65 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 Kobey stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kobey year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #8,621 |
| 2024 | 7 | #10,464 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 6 | #11,536 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7,289 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6,625 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | #13,388 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7,404 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 9 | #8,504 |
| 2013 | 14 | #6,100 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,617 |
| 2011 | 18 | #5,101 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,566 |
| 2009 | 16 | #5,713 |
| 2008 | 16 | #5,656 |
| 2007 | 22 | #4,444 |
| 2006 | 25 | #3,950 |
| 2005 | 21 | #4,275 |
| 2004 | 23 | #3,950 |
| 2003 | 46 | #2,334 |
| 2002 | 65 | #1,779 |
| 2001 | 55 | #1,971 |
| 2000 | 48 | #2,109 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kobey in 2025?
Kobey ranked #8,621 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kobey?
606 babies have been named Kobey in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kobey most popular?
Kobey peaked in 2002, when 65 newborns received the name.
Is Kobey a boy or girl name?
Kobey is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kobey rising or falling?
Kobey is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.