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

Colbie is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 373 recorded births.

When was Colbie most popular?

Colbie reached its peak popularity in 2022 with 229 births that year. It is currently ranked #1108 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Colbie?

Colbie is currently ranked #1108 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 3,415 babies since 1983.

Colbie

An uncommon Old Norse pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysOld NorseRising fast Also a pet name

#1108▼ 16in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A male given name, variant of Colby.

Colbie is a girl's and boy's baby name of Old Norse origin, a feminine variant of Colby, from the Norse place name meaning 'coal settlement' or 'dark village,' derived from kol (coal) and byr (settlement).

The name gained recognition through singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat, whose Grammy-winning career launched in 2007. Warm, approachable, and with a gentle country-pop feel, Colbie has found favor among parents who want something that sounds friendly and musical without being overtly trendy.

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Popularity Over Time

Colbie climbed 13455 spots in the last 20 years — from #14563 to #1108.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Colbie
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	1,055	#1147	▼
2010s	1,726	#1350	▲
2000s	427	#7225	▲
1990s	151	#6637	▲
1980s	56	#7380	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(41 years, 1983–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Colbie
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	220	#1108	-5 (-2.2%)
2023	225	#1092	-4 (-1.7%)
2022	229	#1090	+54 (30.9%)
2021	175	#1294	-31 (-15.0%)
2020	206	#1149	+34 (19.8%)
2019	172	#1327	+19 (12.4%)
2018	153	#1442	-19 (-11.0%)
2017	172	#1349	-15 (-8.0%)
2016	187	#1288	+12 (6.9%)
2015	175	#1356	+4 (2.3%)
2014	171	#1363	-3 (-1.7%)
2013	174	#1339	-6 (-3.3%)
2012	180	#1307	+1 (0.6%)
2011	179	#1317	+16 (9.8%)
2010	163	#1409	+31 (23.5%)
2009	132	#1688	-31 (-19.0%)
2008	163	#1446	+132 (425.8%)
2007	31	#4715	+26 (520.0%)
2006	5	#17726	-10 (-66.7%)
2005	15	#7594	+9 (150.0%)

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

Colbie as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Colbie has also been given to 373 boys in the U.S. since 1986.

#11160

Current rank

373

Total births

2010

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Colbie be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Colbie is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #1108. As a boy's name, it ranks #11160.

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Colbie, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1983–2024) · Methodology