Colby
kol-bee
US Popularity:1121
Origin:Norse
Other Origin(s):Irish
Meaning:Someone who lives in a coal town; Settlement; Son of Oda
There's nothing cheesy about this gender-neutral name with its Norse and Irish origins. In Norse, Colby means "someone who lives in a coal town." Spelled Kolby, it means "settlement." This name comes from Koli, a personal Norse name derived from kol, a word for charcoal. Colby is also linked to the Irish name Coby, which translates to "Son of Oda." With all these fascinating roots, the name jumped in popularity in the early naughties but has slowly slipped down the rankings, meaning baby probably won't encounter too many other Colbys in their life.
Famous People Named Colby
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Colby DonaldsonReality TV Star
- Colby LewisBaseball Player
- Colby MelvinModel
- Colby RasmusBaseball Player
Colby Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Colby is currently #1165 on The Bump
Boy:Colby is currently #846 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Colby is currently #638 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Colby is currently #1121 in U.S. births
Boy:Colby is currently #1236 in U.S. births
Girl:Colby is currently #4934 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#4934
in 2022
+ 502
from 2021
Sources
Name Doctor, Colby
Baby Names 2020 by Eleanor Turner, pg. 89, 130
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