Total births
682
Boys' name · since 1972
Cobey
Cobey has 682 recorded births since 1972 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2001 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #8476
- among boys today
- 682
- born since 1972
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 41%
- more common than other boys
682 babies have been named Cobey since 1972, making it today's #8476 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Cobey has been recorded 682 times among boys since 1972, currently ranked #8476 nationally and more common than 41% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2024.
- #8476 among boys today
- 682 born since 1972
- 2000s peak decade
- 41% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Cobey is currently the #8476 boys' name in America, more common than 41% of boys - 682 born since 1972, peaking in the 2000s.
- #8476
- among boys today
- 682
- born since 1972
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 41%
- more common than other boys
Cobey vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#8476
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 41% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Cobey was born in this single decade.
2001
Single peak year
50 babies were named Cobey in 2001 - its busiest year on record.
How Cobey compares
682 Top 37% higher than 63% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Cobey's all-time total is 86% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Cobey | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 682 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 50 | 23 | 22,252 |
Cobey's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Cobey's SSA record in two at 2001 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1983, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2001 peak of 50, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Cobey at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2001
Current rank
#8,476
Active since
1972
Cobey popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2024
- Peak year (2001)
- 50
- Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
Cobey by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Cobey's strongest decade.
280 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Cobey births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 70
1970s
70 births
- 1980s 30
1980s
30 births
- 1990s
1990s
170 births
- 2000s
2000s
280 births
- 2010s 104
2010s
104 births
- 2020s 28
2020s
28 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 280 births (41% of all-time use).
How Cobey compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Cobey's total volume
Cobey vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Cobey by state
Where Cobey concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 33 | 4.8% |
| #2 | California | | 17 | 2.5% |
Texas share of Cobey's total US births 4.8%
Even split
33 of 682 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cobey? ▼
Since 1972, Social Security records show 682 babies named Cobey. Today it holds rank #8476 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2001, with 50 births.
When was Cobey most popular? ▼
Cobey was most popular in the 2000s decade with 280 total births. The single peak year was 2001.
Where is Cobey most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Cobey are Texas (33 births), California (17 births).
How long has the name Cobey been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Cobey since 1972 -- 53 years through the most recent 2024 data.
What names are similar to Cobey? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Coby, Cobe, Cobi, Cobie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Cobey's data
- Cobey's decade-level peak was the 2000s (280 total births); usage has since declined to 28 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Cobeys (33 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Cobey
Nearby Names Like Cobey
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cobey
Coby Boy
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Cobe Boy
#3756 857 births
Cobi Boy
#6337 684 births
Cobie Boy
#8492 405 births
Coburn Boy
#9057 252 births
Compare Cobey side by side: Cobey vs Coby Cobey vs Cobe Cobey vs Cobi
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1972–2024 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Cobey: #8476 Boys' Name - 682 Births, Peak 2001." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cobey. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Cobey draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.