Kobee
Every Kobee since 1997 — 307 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kobee
Kobee is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1997, 307 American babies have been named Kobee — about 85% boys and 15% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1998, when 24 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Kobee stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kobee year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | #16,565 | 10 | #8,068 |
| 2023 | — | — | 7 | #10,304 |
| 2022 | 5 | #16,601 | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,562 | 7 | #10,323 |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,409 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 11 | #7,407 |
| 2017 | — | — | 7 | #10,297 |
| 2016 | — | — | 7 | #10,274 |
| 2015 | 5 | #17,909 | 5 | #13,170 |
| 2014 | — | — | 11 | #7,327 |
| 2013 | — | — | 8 | #9,282 |
| 2012 | 6 | #15,993 | 7 | #10,317 |
| 2011 | 5 | #18,289 | 12 | #6,830 |
| 2010 | — | — | 8 | #9,291 |
| 2009 | — | — | 8 | #9,501 |
| 2008 | — | — | 10 | #8,038 |
| 2007 | — | — | 5 | #13,504 |
| 2006 | — | — | 5 | #13,148 |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | 6 | #10,746 |
| 2003 | — | — | 18 | #4,536 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,583 | 18 | #4,413 |
| 2001 | 5 | #16,726 | 19 | #4,219 |
| 2000 | — | — | 23 | #3,593 |
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| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kobee in 2025?
Kobee did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Kobee?
307 babies have been named Kobee in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kobee most popular?
Kobee peaked in 1998, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Kobee a boy or girl name?
Kobee is used for both: about 15% of babies named Kobee have been girls and 85% boys.
Is the name Kobee rising or falling?
Kobee is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.