Cobe
Every Cobe since 1996 — 857 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cobe
Cobe is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,736 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 857 American babies have been named Cobe. Its peak came in 2001, when 61 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Cobe stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cobe year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #4,736 |
| 2024 | 30 | #3,713 |
| 2023 | 37 | #3,238 |
| 2022 | 21 | #4,735 |
| 2021 | 41 | #2,984 |
| 2020 | 48 | #2,625 |
| 2019 | 15 | #5,868 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6,092 |
| 2017 | 7 | #9,889 |
| 2016 | 21 | #4,648 |
| 2015 | 25 | #4,101 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5,524 |
| 2013 | 22 | #4,353 |
| 2012 | 26 | #3,915 |
| 2011 | 20 | #4,688 |
| 2010 | 23 | #4,258 |
| 2009 | 27 | #3,847 |
| 2008 | 24 | #4,161 |
| 2007 | 25 | #4,029 |
| 2006 | 25 | #3,912 |
| 2005 | 28 | #3,463 |
| 2004 | 30 | #3,231 |
| 2003 | 48 | #2,243 |
| 2002 | 56 | #1,976 |
| 2001 | 61 | #1,819 |
| 2000 | 54 | #1,929 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cobe in 2025?
Cobe ranked #4,736 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cobe?
857 babies have been named Cobe in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cobe most popular?
Cobe peaked in 2001, when 61 newborns received the name.
Is Cobe a boy or girl name?
Cobe is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cobe rising or falling?
Cobe is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.