Cobi
Cobi is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Supplanter, or held by the heel.
Origin and history
Cobi is a modern diminutive form derived from Jacob or Coby, rooted in the Hebrew name Ya'aqov. It carries the traditional meaning of 'supplanter' or 'held by the heel'. In the United States, it is a rare male name that offers a contemporary, casual alternative to more traditional classic names.
Popularity in the United States
684 babies in the United States have been named Cobi since 1880. It ranks #3992 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1807.
States where it is most popular
- CA (76.4 %)
- FL (16.7 %)
- TX (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 195 |
| 2000-2010 | 211 |
| 2010-2019 | 158 |
| 2020-2029 | 120 |
Famous people named Cobi
- Cobi Jones: Soccer Player, Sports Analyst
- Cobi Crispin: Athlete, Paralympian
Fun facts
- Cobi originated as an informal modern spelling variant of Coby or Koby, which are short forms of Jacob.
- Cobi was the official mascot created by Javier Mariscal for the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.