Colby: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A child from the dark-soiled farmstead.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #617
- Peak
- #99 in 2001
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Colby Means
Colby is a boy name of English origin. A child from the dark-soiled farmstead.
How Popular Colby Is
Colby currently ranks #617 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #99 in 2001. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Colby
- Colby broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #99 in 2001.
- Colby has been a top 100 name across 157+ years of American history.
- Colby is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- Part of the beloved nature-name trend.
Names Like Colby
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Sibling Names for Colby
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Questions About Colby
What does Colby mean?
Colby is a boy name of English origin. A child from the dark-soiled farmstead.
How popular is Colby?
Colby currently ranks #617 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #99 in 2001. It has held steady.
Where does Colby come from?
Colby comes from English roots. Colby broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #99 in 2001.
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