How Many People Are Named Koby?

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

Koby
Very Rare
Hebrew

Koby is a rare name, originating from Hebrew, that's been given to just 6,066 babies in the U.S. since records began, making it so unique that only 1 in 55,679 Americans today carry this name. With most people named Koby under 30, it's clear this is a genuinely modern choice.

~549
Living in US
1 in 603,733
Americans
2000
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Hebrew origin, meaning 'my servant'
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🌟
Lucky Day
Thursday
💎
Lucky Stone
Turquoise
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient Caring
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes leadership, success, and material wealth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

6,016
Worldwide Bearers
#90,679
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
5,927
🇵🇭 Philippines
11
🇸🇬 Singapore
6
🇲🇽 Mexico
6
🇲🇾 Malaysia
6
🇮🇩 Indonesia
5
🇯🇵 Japan
5
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
4
🇷🇺 Russia
4
🇿🇦 South Africa
4

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
5,831 (98%)
♀ Female
96 (2%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 23
4,982
Would be under 30 (82%)
1,039
Would be 30–60 (17%)
45
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 6,066 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: 2000

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
30
Modern Appeal
90
International
5

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

📜 Koby Through the Generations

Koby peaked in popularity in the year 2000 when 419 babies were given this name, marking a high point in its usage. Today, the majority of those named Koby are still young, with 4,982 under the age of 30, indicating that it's a name predominantly chosen by younger parents. The trend shows a decline, suggesting that while it remains a popular choice among certain demographics, it's not gaining widespread adoption.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 716
California 411
Louisiana 190
Florida 181
Georgia 149
Oklahoma 144
New York 140
Illinois 137
Ohio 130
Missouri 128

✨ Similar Names to Koby

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Koby's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Koby

How Many People Have the Name Koby?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 549 people in the United States currently share the name Koby. That works out to roughly 1 in every 603,733 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Koby a Common or Rare Name?

Koby 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 Koby Mean?

Koby means "Hebrew origin, meaning 'my servant'" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Koby in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female.

When Was Koby Most Popular?

The name Koby reached peak popularity in 2000, with 419 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Koby?

Approximately 549 people named Koby live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 549. That works out to roughly 1 in 603,733 Americans.

Is Koby a rare name?

Koby is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 603,733 Americans has this name.

What does the name Koby mean?

Koby means "Hebrew origin, meaning 'my servant'" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Koby more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Koby are male and 2% are female.

When was Koby most popular?

Koby peaked in 2000 with 419 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US549
All-Time Births549
1 in X1 in 603,733
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age23
Peak Year2000
World Rank#90,679
Male %98%
Female %2%

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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.