Colby
Colby is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Koli's settlement or coal village.
Origin and history
Colby originated as an English surname derived from a place name meaning 'Koli's settlement' or 'coal town.' It transitioned into a popular given name in the United States during the late 20th century. Today, it remains a familiar and steady choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
53,971 babies in the United States have been named Colby since 1880. It ranks #481 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #595.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.2 %)
- CA (6.9 %)
- FL (4.4 %)
- NC (4.3 %)
- PA (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 32 |
| 1920-1930 | 90 |
| 1930-1940 | 73 |
| 1940-1950 | 137 |
| 1950-1960 | 225 |
| 1960-1970 | 430 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,754 |
| 1980-1990 | 6,843 |
| 1990-2000 | 14,261 |
| 2000-2010 | 19,182 |
| 2010-2019 | 7,199 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,740 |
Famous people named Colby
- Colby Rasmus: Baseball player
- Colby Covington: Mixed martial artist
- Colby O'Donis: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- Colby originally designated someone hailing from parishes in Norfolk or Lincolnshire, England.
- The name experienced its highest U.S. popularity in the late 1990s and early 2000s.