Cobe
2025 SSA
About Cobe
Cobe is a masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant spelling of Kobe, which gained popularity after basketball legend Kobe Bryant, or could be connected to the Japanese city of Kobe. Alternatively, it might be a variation of Jacob or a short form of Jacoby. With its strong, concise sound, Cobe embodies modern naming preferences for brief, impactful boys' names. The name projects an athletic, contemporary image while remaining sufficiently uncommon to be distinctive. Despite its simplicity, Cobe has not broken into mainstream popularity charts, making it appealing to parents seeking something recognizable yet not overused. The name's short, punchy nature gives it versatility across cultures and languages.
Pronounced KOH-bee.
As of October 2026, Cobe ranked #4736 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1819 in 2001.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | #4,101 | 25 | 13 |
| 2016 | #4,648 | 21 | 11.1 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | #2,625 | 48 | 27.8 |
| 2021 | #2,984 | 41 | 23.4 |
| 2022 | #4,734 | 21 | 12 |
| 2023 | #3,234 | 37 | 21.6 |
| 2024 | #3,700 | 30 | 17.4 |
| 2025 | #4,736 | 21 | 12.3 |