Kolbe
- US rank
- #1,932
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,287 in 2001
80 babies were named Kolbe in the US in 2025. It has climbed 360 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1989–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kolbe you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 21,368 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kolbe, 80 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kolbe would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKolbe first shows up in US birth records in 1989, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 36 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2001, when it reached #1,287.
- TrendKolbe has climbed 360 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,932. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedKolbe is most popular in Kansas, where it ranks #590, followed by Minnesota (#807) and Indiana (#949). It's in the top 1,000 in 3 states.
- Boy or girlKolbe is given to both boys and girls: 90% of the 89 babies named Kolbe in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
About the name Kolbe
Kolbe is a boy name of English origin. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with K and ending in “-lbe”. US birth records list Kolbe for boys from 1989 to 2025, in 37 of those 37 years. Its best year was 2001, when it ranked #1,287 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,932, with 80 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.0 | 250,000 boys |
| 1990s | 12 | 86,059 boys |
| 2000s | 31 | 32,489 boys |
| 2010s | 29 | 34,412 boys |
| 2020s | 42 | 23,744 boys |
Other spellings of Kolbe
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Kolbe
What is the origin of the name Kolbe?
Kolbe has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Kolbe a boy or girl name?
Kolbe is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Kolbe?
Kolbe ranked #1,932 for US boys in 2025, given to 80 babies. Its best year was 2001 (#1,287).