Kolby Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kolby is derived from the Old Norse name Kolbeinn, meaning 'coal settlement'. It has evolved from its original form to be used in modern English contexts. The name is associated with traits of energy and youthfulness and has no biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 20th century and has several variants.
The name Kolby is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kolby has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Kolby' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2891st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 855th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 572nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1040th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 15137th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4222nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4181st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4200th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kolby' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kolby"
Pronunciation
/ˈkoʊl.bi/
Origin
Old Norse
Etymology
The name Kolby is derived from the Old Norse name 'Kolbeinn', which is composed of the elements 'kol', meaning 'coal', and 'bein', meaning 'bone'.
Meaning
Coal settlement
Language Evolution
Kolbeinn (Old Norse), Kolby (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Kolby gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a modern variant of the traditional Norse names.
Variants & Derivatives
Colby, Colbie, Koleby
Modern Popularity & Image
Kolby is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with a youthful and energetic image.
Famous People
Kolby Allard (American football player), Kolby McCraney (American soccer player)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kolby"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kolby"
"Kolby" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2891st of 10718 | 194 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 855th of 16616 | 2,166 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 572nd of 24088 | 6,726 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1040th of 23106 | 2,398 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 15137th of 19264 | 13 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4222nd of 27321 | 353 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4181st of 35406 | 527 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4200th of 30306 | 415 |
Regional Popularity of "Kolby" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
42.21% 1707th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
26.76% 986th/3685 |
29.97% 1341st/4475 |
15.34% 797th/5194 |
12.46% 787th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
13.01% 596th/4582 |
14.04% 725th/5164 |
6.86% 502nd/7313 |
7.93% 592nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
24.65% 982nd/3984 |
33.83% 1518th/4487 |
13.66% 932nd/6822 |
22.67% 1423rd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Kolby" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
76.32% 3964th/5194 |
100.00% 6317th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
67.28% 4920th/7313 |
92.47% 6901st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 3984th/3984 |
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59.50% 4059th/6822 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Kolby"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kolby" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.