Kobi
4 countries#2332 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kobi was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
3,118 births recorded 1958–2025 · currently #2332 · peaked in 2021 with 191 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Florida, Georgia, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,841 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #398 · peaked in 2019 with 155 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,634 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #341 · peaked in 2019 with 138 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
122 births recorded 2006–2025 · currently #495 · peaked in 2019 with 10 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
85 births recorded 2011–2025 · currently #270 · peaked in 2021 with 14 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kobi’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2698 | — |
| 2007 | #2504 | ↑194 |
| 2008 | #2140 | ↑364 |
| 2009 | #2287 | ↓147 |
| 2010 | #2579 | ↓292 |
| 2011 | #2699 | ↓120 |
| 2012 | #3231 | ↓532 |
| 2013 | #3265 | ↓34 |
| 2014 | #2622 | ↑643 |
| 2015 | #2809 | ↓187 |
| 2016 | #2689 | ↑120 |
| 2017 | #2450 | ↑239 |
| 2018 | #2210 | ↑240 |
| 2019 | #2188 | ↑22 |
| 2020 | #1743 | ↑445 |
| 2021 | #1770 | ↓27 |
| 2022 | #2000 | ↓230 |
| 2023 | #1803 | ↑197 |
| 2024 | #1673 | ↑130 |
| 2025 | #2332 | ↓659 |
Frequently asked questions about Kobi
Is Kobi a popular name?
Yes — Kobi currently ranks #2332 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kobi more common for boys or girls?
Kobi is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kobi most popular?
Kobi peaked in 2021 in United States, with 191 recorded births that year.
Is Kobi rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kobi’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4724 in 1970 to #2332 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kobi?
At least 4,959 babies have been recorded with the name Kobi across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Kobi popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kobi appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Kobi?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kobi include Keyon, Layth, Merlin.
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