Kobe
5 countries#518 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kobe was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
23,126 births recorded 1989–2025 · currently #518 · peaked in 2020 with 1,575 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,991 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #466 · peaked in 2020 with 267 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,763 births recorded 1997–2021 · currently #231 · peaked in 2020 with 245 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
154 births recorded 2003–2025 · currently #560 · peaked in 2021 with 19 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
74 births recorded 2012–2025 · currently #344 · peaked in 2021 with 14 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
9 births recorded 2013–2022 · currently #5416 · peaked in 2013 with 3 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kobe’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #538 | — |
| 2007 | #471 | ↑67 |
| 2008 | #403 | ↑68 |
| 2009 | #419 | ↓16 |
| 2010 | #428 | ↓9 |
| 2011 | #477 | ↓49 |
| 2012 | #506 | ↓29 |
| 2013 | #494 | ↑12 |
| 2014 | #532 | ↓38 |
| 2015 | #594 | ↓62 |
| 2016 | #512 | ↑82 |
| 2017 | #531 | ↓19 |
| 2018 | #575 | ↓44 |
| 2019 | #556 | ↑19 |
| 2020 | #239 | ↑317 |
| 2021 | #297 | ↓58 |
| 2022 | #381 | ↓84 |
| 2023 | #421 | ↓40 |
| 2024 | #410 | ↑11 |
| 2025 | #518 | ↓108 |
Frequently asked questions about Kobe
Is Kobe a popular name?
Yes — Kobe currently ranks #518 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kobe more common for boys or girls?
Kobe is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kobe most popular?
Kobe peaked in 2020 in United States, with 1,575 recorded births that year.
Is Kobe rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kobe’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #7905 in 1989 to #518 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kobe?
At least 25,126 babies have been recorded with the name Kobe across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Kobe popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kobe appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Kobe?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kobe include Marcos, Denver, Lawrence, Truett.
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Ranked directly next to Kobe in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.