Kobi
Every Kobi since 1958 — 3,118 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kobi
Kobi is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,341 in 2025 with 59 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1958, 3,118 American babies have been named Kobi — about 63% boys and 37% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2021, when 191 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Kobi stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kobi 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 | 42 | #3,616 | 59 | #2,341 |
| 2024 | 66 | #2,649 | 100 | #1,679 |
| 2023 | 60 | #2,836 | 89 | #1,814 |
| 2022 | 78 | #2,377 | 76 | #2,012 |
| 2021 | 101 | #1,950 | 90 | #1,777 |
| 2020 | 81 | #2,232 | 88 | #1,755 |
| 2019 | 33 | #4,302 | 64 | #2,201 |
| 2018 | 37 | #3,971 | 62 | #2,221 |
| 2017 | 31 | #4,535 | 52 | #2,471 |
| 2016 | 33 | #4,396 | 45 | #2,706 |
| 2015 | 24 | #5,580 | 42 | #2,837 |
| 2014 | 22 | #5,896 | 46 | #2,646 |
| 2013 | 27 | #5,076 | 33 | #3,303 |
| 2012 | 20 | #6,480 | 34 | #3,274 |
| 2011 | 20 | #6,451 | 44 | #2,724 |
| 2010 | 21 | #6,296 | 47 | #2,609 |
| 2009 | 28 | #5,163 | 57 | #2,311 |
| 2008 | 20 | #6,704 | 63 | #2,153 |
| 2007 | 19 | #6,968 | 50 | #2,524 |
| 2006 | 17 | #7,337 | 43 | #2,721 |
| 2005 | 9 | #11,397 | 39 | #2,784 |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,636 | 37 | #2,821 |
| 2003 | 21 | #5,699 | 66 | #1,810 |
| 2002 | 23 | #5,184 | 83 | #1,511 |
| 2001 | 29 | #4,267 | 97 | #1,341 |
| 2000 | 28 | #4,348 | 102 | #1,276 |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,633 | 18 | #3,635 |
| 1990 | 9 | #8,869 | 8 | #6,158 |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,259 | — | — |
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| 1975 | 12 | #4,995 | 5 | #5,932 |
| 1970 | 7 | #6,677 | 5 | #5,117 |
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Famous people named Kobi
- Kobi Marimi Singer · b. 1991
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kobi in 2025?
Kobi ranked #2,341 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 59 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kobi?
3,118 babies have been named Kobi in the United States since 1958, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kobi most popular?
Kobi peaked in 2021, when 191 newborns received the name.
Is Kobi a boy or girl name?
Kobi is used for both: about 37% of babies named Kobi have been girls and 63% boys.
Is the name Kobi rising or falling?
Kobi is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kobi?
Well-known people named Kobi include Kobi Marimi (singer).