Kolby
Kolby is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Coal settlement or dark-complexioned settlement.
Origin and history
Kolby is a modern spelling variant of Colby, derived from an Old Norse place name meaning 'Koli's settlement' or 'coal settlement'. It became popular as a given name in the United States during the late 20th century. It remains a steady, moderately used masculine name in contemporary U.S. birth records.
Popularity in the United States
11,650 babies in the United States have been named Kolby since 1880. It ranks #1095 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1093.
States where it is most popular
- TX (14 %)
- CA (5.1 %)
- UT (4.8 %)
- FL (4.4 %)
- LA (4.3 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 154 |
| 1980-1990 | 712 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,531 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,729 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,551 |
| 2020-2029 | 968 |
Famous people named Kolby
- Kolby Listenbee: Football Player
- Kolby Smith: Football Player, Coach
Nicknames
Kobe
Fun facts
- Kolby originated as an English place name derived from Old Norse elements.
- The 'K' spelling emerged as a contemporary alternative to the traditional Colby spelling.