Colby
Colby is an English name derived from a place name meaning 'dark settlement' or 'coal town' from Old Norse elements. It originated as a surname before transitioning to a given name, carrying a friendly, approachable quality.
Current Popularity
#582 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce
- •Works well in both casual and professional settings
- •Associated with cheese brand, though rarely an issue for the name
- •Popular surname-to-first-name trend choice
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Famous People
Colby Covington
Mixed martial artist and UFC fighter
Colby Armstrong
Former NHL hockey player
Colby O'Donis
Singer-songwriter and record producer
Colby Rasmus
Former MLB baseball player
Statistics
53,512
Total births since 1880
2001
Peak year
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