An estimated 22,220 living Americans are named Kobe.
How rare is Kobe?
Kobe is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 578 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 62.8% from its 2001 peak.
How old is the typical Kobe?
The median age of a living American named Kobe is approximately 17 years, with most bearers falling between 6 and 24 years old.
Is Kobe still popular?
Yes. Kobe is holding steady, with 578 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Kobe most common?
Kobe has its strongest geographic signal in Hawaii, where it appears 3.1× more often than the national baseline.
1989Peak 20012025
Peak year
2001
Decline from peak
62.8%
2025
578
All-time
22,513
Diaspora map
Kobe broke out in Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming (1998) and became over-represented in 35 states over 26 years.
Broke out: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming, 1998 · over-represented in 35 states over 26 years
