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Kolbe
BoyMeaning of Kolbe: German: 'coal'
Kolbe is a boy's name most strongly associated with German naming. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, and it is familiar but far from overused — 1802nd most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#1802
89 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
1,892
First recorded 1989 · peak 2001
Trend
rising
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
97% boys · 3% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
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