How Many People Are Named Kobie?

Complete statistics for the name Kobie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Kobie
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Kobie, a very rare name for boys, stands out with only 1,913 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 172,513 Americans. This name peaked in popularity back in 1998 with 133 births, but it's still considered a modern choice since 82% of those named Kobie are under 30.

~162
Living in US
1 in 2,045,983
Americans
1998
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Kob
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Confident Dynamic Innovative
6
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,269
Worldwide Bearers
#156,663
Global Rank
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
728
🇿🇦 South Africa
683
🇺🇸 United States
556
🇦🇺 Australia
50
🇳🇱 Netherlands
44
🇨🇦 Canada
32
🇳🇿 New Zealand
25
🇮🇷 Iran
25
🇬🇧 England
22
🇵🇭 Philippines
20

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,479 (77%)
♀ Female
434 (23%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 23
1,599
Would be under 30 (82%)
362
Would be 30–60 (18%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,961 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1998

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
28
Modern Appeal
92
International
90

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Kobie Through the Generations

Kobie, a name that's been around for decades but remains uncommon, saw its peak in 1998 with 133 births. Since then, it's maintained a stable presence, with 1,961 total births recorded throughout history. Today, there are 1,913 individuals named Kobie in the United States, with the majority being young adults. The age distribution shows that 1,599 are under 30, 362 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60, indicating that Kobie is predominantly a name for younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 112
California 56
New York 34
Florida 28
Georgia 23
Louisiana 16
Illinois 15
Michigan 12
Pennsylvania 11
Ohio 10

✨ Similar Names to Kobie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kobie's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Kobie

How Many People Have the Name Kobie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 162 people in the United States currently share the name Kobie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,045,983 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kobie a Common or Rare Name?

Kobie is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Kobie Mean?

Kobie means "creative variant of Kob" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kobie in SSA data, approximately 77% are male and 23% are female.

When Was Kobie Most Popular?

The name Kobie reached peak popularity in 1998, with 133 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Kobie?

Approximately 162 people named Kobie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 162. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,045,983 Americans.

Is Kobie a rare name?

Kobie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,045,983 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kobie mean?

Kobie means "creative variant of Kob" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Kobie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 77% of people named Kobie are male and 23% are female.

When was Kobie most popular?

Kobie peaked in 1998 with 133 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US162
All-Time Births162
1 in X1 in 2,045,983
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age23
Peak Year1998
World Rank#156,663
Male %77%
Female %23%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.