Kolbe Name Popularity and Statistics
Kolbe is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Kolbe?
Kolbe is spelled K-O-L-B-E. The name has 5 letters.
Kolbe Popularity in 2025
Rank#10,107
Recorded Births9
Rank#1,932
Recorded Births80
- Girls usage rose 1,039 places to #10,107 and recorded 1 more birth compared with 2021.
- Boys usage fell 11 places to #1,932 and recorded 2 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Kolbe Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2009 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 9 | #10,107 |
| 2025 | Boys | 80 | #1,932 |
| 2024 | Boys | 82 | #1,921 |
| 2023 | Boys | 85 | #1,868 |
| 2022 | Boys | 67 | #2,168 |
| 2021 | Girls | 8 | #11,146 |
| 2021 | Boys | 63 | #2,225 |
| 2020 | Girls | 5 | #15,088 |
| 2020 | Boys | 59 | #2,292 |
| 2019 | Boys | 65 | #2,170 |
| 2018 | Boys | 52 | #2,472 |
| 2017 | Girls | 8 | #11,615 |
| 2017 | Boys | 46 | #2,672 |
| 2016 | Boys | 52 | #2,437 |
| 2015 | Boys | 69 | #2,055 |
| 2014 | Girls | 5 | #16,513 |
| 2014 | Boys | 61 | #2,205 |
| 2013 | Girls | 7 | #13,150 |
| 2013 | Boys | 49 | #2,492 |
| 2012 | Boys | 50 | #2,488 |
| 2011 | Girls | 7 | #13,347 |
| 2011 | Boys | 43 | #2,748 |
| 2010 | Boys | 59 | #2,212 |
| 2009 | Boys | 56 | #2,320 |
When Was Kolbe Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2001 · Boys
102 recorded births
National rank #1,287
2023 · Boys
85 recorded births
National rank #1,868
2024 · Boys
82 recorded births
National rank #1,921
2025 · Boys
80 recorded births
National rank #1,932
Where Kolbe Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| KS | #590 | 5 |
| MN | #807 | 5 |
| IN | #949 | 5 |
| OH | #1,111 | 6 |
| TX | #1,652 | 10 |
| CA | #2,471 | 5 |