Kolbe
2 countries#1932 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kolbe was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,892 births recorded 1989–2025 · currently #1932 · peaked in 2001 with 110 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Ohio, Kansas, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
3 births recorded 2013–2013 · peaked in 2013 with 3 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3 births recorded 2013–2013 · peaked in 2013 with 3 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kolbe’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2932 | — |
| 2007 | #2281 | ↑651 |
| 2008 | #2717 | ↓436 |
| 2009 | #2320 | ↑397 |
| 2010 | #2212 | ↑108 |
| 2011 | #2748 | ↓536 |
| 2012 | #2488 | ↑260 |
| 2013 | #2492 | ↓4 |
| 2014 | #2205 | ↑287 |
| 2015 | #2055 | ↑150 |
| 2016 | #2437 | ↓382 |
| 2017 | #2672 | ↓235 |
| 2018 | #2472 | ↑200 |
| 2019 | #2170 | ↑302 |
| 2020 | #2292 | ↓122 |
| 2021 | #2225 | ↑67 |
| 2022 | #2168 | ↑57 |
| 2023 | #1868 | ↑300 |
| 2024 | #1921 | ↓53 |
| 2025 | #1932 | ↓11 |
Frequently asked questions about Kolbe
Is Kolbe a popular name?
Yes — Kolbe currently ranks #1932 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kolbe more common for boys or girls?
Kolbe is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kolbe most popular?
Kolbe peaked in 2001 in United States, with 110 recorded births that year.
Is Kolbe rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kolbe’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #5615 in 1989 to #1932 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kolbe?
At least 1,895 babies have been recorded with the name Kolbe across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Kolbe popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kolbe appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Kolbe?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kolbe include Irvin, Jacques, Rockwell, Zaidyn.
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