Colby
Male name · — Stable
18,620
Total Births
2001
Peak Year
#602
Rank 2023
1968
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Colby
Colby is a male name with steady popularity in the United States. It peaked during the 2000s and has maintained relatively stable usage. About 18,620 births have been recorded with this name.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1960s | 61 births |
| 1970s | 1,096 births |
| 1980s | 2,661 births |
| 1990s | 5,538 births |
| 2000s | 7,148 births |
| 2010s | 1,642 births |
| 2020s | 474 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Colby?
Colby has been given to 18,620 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 2001 with 1,492 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #602.
Is Colby a boy or girl name?
Colby is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Colby most popular?
Colby was most popular in 2001, when 1,492 babies were given this name. The name has been holding steady.
How old is the name Colby?
Colby first appeared in US records in 1968.