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

Kolbi is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 318 recorded births.

When was Kolbi most popular?

Kolbi reached its peak popularity in 2011 with 38 births that year. It is currently ranked #4819 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Kolbi?

Kolbi is currently ranked #4819 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 832 babies since 1984.

Kolbi

An uncommon American pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysAmericanDeclining Also a pet name

#4819▼ 10in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Kolbi is a girl's and boy's baby name of American origin, a feminine phonetic variant of Colby — an Old Norse place name meaning 'Koli's settlement' or 'dark village.' The Kolbi spelling feminizes what was originally a masculine surname-name.

Colby has long been used as a boys' name in the American West and South, but Kolbi offers a distinctly feminine angle on the same warm, outdoorsy sound. Its two-syllable structure and the soft -i ending give it a playful, approachable quality.

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Popularity Over Time

Kolbi climbed 5507 spots in the last 20 years — from #10326 to #4819.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Kolbi
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	139	#4842	▼
2010s	285	#5044	▲
2000s	203	#7283	▲
1990s	159	#6341	▲
1980s	46	#9003	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(41 years, 1984–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Kolbi
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	28	#4819	0
2023	28	#4809	+2 (7.7%)
2022	26	#5097	+1 (4.0%)
2021	25	#5168	-7 (-21.9%)
2020	32	#4317	+8 (33.3%)
2019	24	#5379	-3 (-11.1%)
2018	27	#4942	-1 (-3.6%)
2017	28	#4873	+9 (47.4%)
2016	19	#6557	-14 (-42.4%)
2015	33	#4355	-3 (-8.3%)
2014	36	#4149	+15 (71.4%)
2013	21	#6139	-1 (-4.5%)
2012	22	#6016	-16 (-42.1%)
2011	38	#3965	+1 (2.7%)
2010	37	#4069	+1 (2.8%)
2009	36	#4239	+4 (12.5%)
2008	32	#4706	+14 (77.8%)
2007	18	#7264	+11 (157.1%)
2006	7	#14401	-6 (-46.2%)
2005	13	#8618	+3 (30.0%)

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

Kolbi as a Boy's Name

Though more common for girls, Kolbi has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 318 births since 1990.

#13324

Current rank

318

Total births

2001

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Kolbi be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Kolbi is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #4819. As a boy's name, it ranks #13324.

Kolbi has two lives

Kolbi, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1984–2024) · Methodology