Is Cobi a boy's or girl's name?

Cobi is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 254 recorded births.

When was Cobi most popular?

Cobi reached its peak popularity in 1999 with 36 births that year. It is currently ranked #6215 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Cobi?

Cobi is currently ranked #6215 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 673 babies since 1992.

Cobi

A Hebrew name gently fading from the charts.

Boy's name| Also girlsHebrewDeclining Also a pet name

#6215▼ 1738in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Cobi is a boy's and girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a modern short form of Jacob, from the Hebrew Yaakov, meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel' — a fresh, minimalist take on one of the most enduring names in the Judeo-Christian tradition.

With over 600 recorded births, Cobi is a contemporary spelling variant of Coby/Koby — giving the Jacob nickname a clean, distinctive written form. Jacob has been one of the most consistently popular names in American history, and its short forms Cobi/Coby/Jake give parents who love the name a more contemporary option. The name has the warmth of familiarity with just enough individuality to stand apart.

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Popularity Over Time

Cobi was #5296 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #6215, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Cobi
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	109	#4721	▼
2010s	158	#5888	▼
2000s	211	#4711	▲
1990s	195	#3813	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(33 years, 1992–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Cobi
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	14	#6215	-9 (-39.1%)
2023	23	#4477	+2 (9.5%)
2022	21	#4735	-1 (-4.5%)
2021	22	#4517	-7 (-24.1%)
2020	29	#3662	+7 (31.8%)
2019	22	#4508	+6 (37.5%)
2018	16	#5583	-6 (-27.3%)
2017	22	#4495	+3 (15.8%)
2016	19	#4983	+1 (5.6%)
2015	18	#5093	0
2014	18	#5099	+7 (63.6%)
2013	11	#7122	-1 (-8.3%)
2012	12	#6695	+2 (20.0%)
2011	10	#7605	0
2010	10	#7693	-9 (-47.4%)
2009	19	#4955	+1 (5.6%)
2008	18	#5102	+8 (80.0%)
2007	10	#7699	-3 (-23.1%)
2006	13	#6163	0
2005	13	#5925	-2 (-13.3%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Cobi as a Girl's Name

Though more common for boys, Cobi has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 254 births since 1968.

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Current rank

254

Total births

2021

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Cobi be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Cobi is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #6215. As a girl's name, it ranks #11294.

Cobi has two lives

Cobi, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1992–2024) · Methodology