How Many People Are Named Kolbe?
Complete statistics for the name Kolbe: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kolbe is a very rare name, with only 1,777 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 185,686 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 94% of those named Kolbe being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 represents compassion, completion, and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 16All 1,801 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: 2001Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kolbe Through the Generations
Kolbe has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2001 with 110 births. Today, the average age of someone named Kolbe is 16, with 1,701 under-30 and 100 aged 30-60. The name's youthful skew suggests it's a choice for new parents looking for something fresh and unique.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kolbe's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kolbe
How Many People Have the Name Kolbe?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,809 people in the United States currently share the name Kolbe. That works out to roughly 1 in every 183,222 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kolbe a Common or Rare Name?
Kolbe 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 Kolbe Mean?
Kolbe means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kolbe in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female.
When Was Kolbe Most Popular?
The name Kolbe reached peak popularity in 2001, with 110 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Kolbe?
Approximately 1,809 people named Kolbe live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,809. That works out to roughly 1 in 183,222 Americans.
Is Kolbe a rare name?
Kolbe is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 183,222 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kolbe mean?
Kolbe means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kolbe more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Kolbe are male and 3% are female.
When was Kolbe most popular?
Kolbe peaked in 2001 with 110 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.