Kobey
2 countries#8243 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kobey was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
606 births recorded 1988–2025 · currently #8243 · peaked in 2002 with 65 births
Most common in: Texas, Ohio, California, Utah
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
164 births recorded 2002–2021 · currently #1984 · peaked in 2010 with 15 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
164 births recorded 2002–2021 · peaked in 2010 with 15 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kobey’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #1772 | — |
| 2003 | #2312 | ↓540 |
| 2004 | #3860 | ↓1548 |
| 2005 | #4198 | ↓338 |
| 2006 | #3888 | ↑310 |
| 2007 | #4375 | ↓487 |
| 2008 | #5487 | ↓1112 |
| 2009 | #5554 | ↓67 |
| 2010 | #6359 | ↓805 |
| 2011 | #4983 | ↑1376 |
| 2012 | #5482 | ↓499 |
| 2013 | #5923 | ↓441 |
| 2014 | #8130 | ↓2207 |
| 2016 | #7157 | ↑973 |
| 2017 | #12246 | ↓5089 |
| 2019 | #6406 | ↑5840 |
| 2020 | #7034 | ↓628 |
| 2021 | #10799 | ↓3765 |
| 2024 | #9894 | ↑905 |
| 2025 | #8243 | ↑1651 |
Frequently asked questions about Kobey
Is Kobey a popular name?
Yes — Kobey currently ranks #8243 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kobey more common for boys or girls?
Kobey is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kobey most popular?
Kobey peaked in 2002 in United States, with 65 recorded births that year.
Is Kobey rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kobey’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #7270 in 1988 to #8243 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kobey?
At least 770 babies have been recorded with the name Kobey across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Kobey popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kobey appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.