Coby
Coby is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Supplanter, or held by the heel.
Origin and history
Coby is primarily used as a diminutive or modern variant of Jacob or Coburn. Rooted in the Hebrew name Ya'aqov, it carries the classical meaning of supplanter or held by the heel. In the United States, it gained steady use in the late 20th century as a casual, friendly alternative to Jacob.
Popularity in the United States
9,484 babies in the United States have been named Coby since 1880. It ranks #1232 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1269.
States where it is most popular
- TX (22.5 %)
- CA (10.1 %)
- LA (7 %)
- FL (5.5 %)
- NY (5.2 %)
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 | 27 |
| 1950-1960 | 86 |
| 1960-1970 | 256 |
| 1970-1980 | 929 |
| 1980-1990 | 881 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,943 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,252 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,411 |
| 2020-2029 | 699 |
Famous people named Coby
- Coby Fleener: American football player
- Coby Jones: Soccer player, Broadcaster
- Coby White: Basketball player
Fun facts
- Coby originated as a modern short form of Jacob, following a similar phonetic path as Koby and Colby.
- The name has been continuously registered in U.S. birth records for male infants since the mid-20th century.