Colbie
Colbie is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Coal town, dark settlement, or Kölbi's farm.
Origin and history
Colbie is a modern feminine variant of the Old English name Colby, originally derived from a place name or surname meaning 'Kölbi's settlement'. It gained popularity in the 21st century alongside modern spelling variations ending in '-ie'. In the United States, it has seen a noticeable rise in usage since the mid-2000s.
Popularity in the United States
3,719 babies in the United States have been named Colbie since 1880. It ranks #2893 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1015.
States where it is most popular
- TX (14.3 %)
- CA (13.2 %)
- FL (7.3 %)
- PA (6.2 %)
- OH (6.2 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 56 |
| 1990-2000 | 151 |
| 2000-2010 | 427 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,726 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,359 |
Famous people named Colbie
- Colbie Caillat: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Colb, Coco
Fun facts
- Colbie is a phonetic variation of Colby, tailored with the popular '-ie' diminutive ending favored in contemporary feminine naming.
- The original root of the first element, Kölbi, traces back to Old Norse nicknames referencing charcoal or a dark complexion.