Kolbe
Every Kolbe since 1989 — 1,892 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kolbe
Kolbe is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,939 in 2025 with 80 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 1,892 American babies have been named Kolbe. Its peak came in 2001, when 110 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 Kolbe stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kolbe 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 | 9 | #10,526 | 80 | #1,939 |
| 2024 | — | — | 82 | #1,929 |
| 2023 | — | — | 85 | #1,871 |
| 2022 | — | — | 67 | #2,181 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,684 | 63 | #2,242 |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,410 | 59 | #2,310 |
| 2019 | — | — | 65 | #2,182 |
| 2018 | — | — | 52 | #2,492 |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,241 | 46 | #2,697 |
| 2016 | — | — | 52 | #2,455 |
| 2015 | — | — | 69 | #2,063 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17,964 | 61 | #2,221 |
| 2013 | 7 | #13,959 | 49 | #2,505 |
| 2012 | — | — | 50 | #2,507 |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,119 | 43 | #2,775 |
| 2010 | — | — | 59 | #2,226 |
| 2009 | — | — | 56 | #2,336 |
| 2008 | — | — | 45 | #2,739 |
| 2007 | — | — | 57 | #2,291 |
| 2006 | — | — | 38 | #2,955 |
| 2005 | — | — | 35 | #2,991 |
| 2004 | — | — | 52 | #2,226 |
| 2003 | 5 | #17,144 | 78 | #1,623 |
| 2002 | — | — | 80 | #1,551 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,558 | 102 | #1,296 |
| 2000 | — | — | 68 | #1,695 |
| 1995 | — | — | 13 | #4,674 |
| 1990 | — | — | 10 | #5,212 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kolbe in 2025?
Kolbe ranked #1,939 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 80 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kolbe?
1,892 babies have been named Kolbe in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kolbe most popular?
Kolbe peaked in 2001, when 110 newborns received the name.
Is Kolbe a boy or girl name?
Kolbe is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kolbe rising or falling?
Kolbe is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.