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Current rank (2024)#8408
Babies named Cobey in 20249
Total recorded682
Peak year2001 (50 babies)
Highest rank ever#2089
Years in records1972–2024 (46 years of data)
Change over last 5 years↓ 1129 spots

Frequently asked about Cobey

What does the name Cobey mean?
Cobey means “Coal settlement, dark village” from Old Norse/English roots.
What is the origin of the name Cobey?
Cobey has Old Norse/English origin. The traditional meaning is “Coal settlement, dark village”.
How popular is Cobey?
Cobey ranked #8408 in 2024 — given to 9 babies that year.
When was Cobey most popular?
Cobey peaked in 2001 with 50 babies registered that year.
Is Cobey a boy or girl name?
Cobey is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Cobeys in registered births are male.
Is the name Cobey rising or falling in popularity?
Cobey has fallen 1129 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #7279 in 2019 to #8408 in 2024.
How long has Cobey been recorded?
Cobey appears in birth records across 46 years — from 1972 through 2024.

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