Koby
Every Koby since 1958 — 6,135 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Koby
Koby is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,174 in 2025 with 66 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1958, 6,135 American babies have been named Koby. Its peak came in 2000, when 419 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 Koby stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Koby 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 | — | — | 66 | #2,174 |
| 2024 | 5 | #16,566 | 73 | #2,070 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,842 | 65 | #2,208 |
| 2022 | 5 | #16,602 | 82 | #1,914 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,435 | 85 | #1,830 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12,864 | 102 | #1,596 |
| 2019 | — | — | 85 | #1,810 |
| 2018 | 5 | #16,985 | 93 | #1,694 |
| 2017 | — | — | 97 | #1,638 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,668 | 99 | #1,625 |
| 2015 | — | — | 109 | #1,519 |
| 2014 | — | — | 91 | #1,687 |
| 2013 | — | — | 114 | #1,453 |
| 2012 | — | — | 105 | #1,529 |
| 2011 | — | — | 130 | #1,313 |
| 2010 | — | — | 137 | #1,273 |
| 2009 | — | — | 155 | #1,171 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,645 | 180 | #1,057 |
| 2007 | — | — | 178 | #1,057 |
| 2006 | — | — | 165 | #1,078 |
| 2005 | — | — | 162 | #1,037 |
| 2004 | — | — | 197 | #881 |
| 2003 | 5 | #17,143 | 330 | #623 |
| 2002 | 7 | #12,963 | 377 | #579 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,557 | 407 | #537 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,299 | 411 | #533 |
| 1995 | — | — | 83 | #1,292 |
| 1990 | — | — | 65 | #1,391 |
| 1985 | — | — | 35 | #1,747 |
| 1980 | — | — | 20 | #2,491 |
| 1975 | — | — | 22 | #2,094 |
| 1970 | — | — | 12 | #2,805 |
| 1965 | — | — | 11 | #2,555 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Koby in 2025?
Koby ranked #2,174 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 66 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Koby?
6,135 babies have been named Koby in the United States since 1958, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Koby most popular?
Koby peaked in 2000, when 419 newborns received the name.
Is Koby a boy or girl name?
Koby is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Koby rising or falling?
Koby is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.