Masculine dossier · first seen 1989
Kolbe
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
2001
Peak births
102
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Z
Quick answers about Kolbe
How many people are named Kolbe?
An estimated 1,801 living Americans are named Kolbe.
How rare is Kolbe?
Kolbe is uncommon among babies today, with 80 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 21.6% from its 2001 peak.
How old is the typical Kolbe?
The median age of a living American named Kolbe is approximately 15 years, with most bearers falling between 7 and 24 years old.
Is Kolbe still popular?
Yes — Kolbe is currently rising in popularity, with 80 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.2× higher than the previous decade.
1989Peak 20012025
Peak year
2001
Decline from peak
21.6%
2025
80
All-time
1,825