Colby
In 2022, the name Colby was 596th most popular baby name for boys and 1,120th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 532 babies were named Colby in the United States. The gender distribution for "Colby" is 88% male and 12% female.
In 2022, 1 out of every 6,329 babies in the United States were named Colby. Today, the average age of someone named Colby is around 25 to 26 years old.
The name "Colby" is not common today.
Nicknames for Colby include Cole and Coby.
Colby Meaning & Origin
Colby is a traditional English name that means 'dark-haired', and it also evokes connotations of strength and reliability.
The name Colby is described as cheerful, adventurous and bright.Pronunciation
Colby is pronounced col-by in English. The name Colby has 5 letters and 2 syllables.
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Name Trends (1972 to Present)
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Fun Facts about Colby
- Colby is not only a popular human name but also the name of a type of cheese that originated in the United States.
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Geography
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Data Source
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