Colbie
How to say it: KOHL-bee · /ˈkoʊlbi/
Modern feminine variant of Colby, from Old Norse 'kol' (coal) + 'byr' (settlement); coal town.
Colbie was the 681st most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 303 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 63% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #491 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #681 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 303 |
| Share of births | 1 in 8,186 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +63% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #491 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Nearly all Colbie use belongs to the last forty years, with the 2020s marking its height so far. Currently at that peak, it is expected to keep climbing.
What goes with it
Crisp consonants give Colbie a bright two syllable bounce. Brylee pairs closely in feel.
Nicknames
- Col
- Colbs
Honouring a Colbie in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Colbie is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Colbie
- Colbie Caillat (born 1985)American singer
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