How Many People Are Named Colby?
57,635
people in the United States are named Colby
1 in 5,812 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#995
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0172%
Of US population
Peak Year
2001
3,979 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
KOL-bee
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From a surname, originally from various English place names, derived from the Old Norse nickname Koli (meaning "coal, dark") and býr "town".
Related & Similar Names
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 25.6 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1888 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas
5,915
California
3,801
Florida
2,347
North Carolina
2,253
Pennsylvania
2,217
Georgia
2,018
Louisiana
1,922
Utah
1,785
Washington
1,712
Massachusetts
1,676
💡 Fun Facts About "Colby"
- 538 babies were named Colby in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2001
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1888
- Most popular in Texas
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