Total births
523
Unisex name · since 1983
Colbey
Since 1983, U.S. Social Security records show 523 babies named Colbey, peaking in 2002. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 523
- total births
- 1983–2016
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
Colbey sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 523 recorded since 1983.
Social Security Administration records show Colbey recorded 523 times among boys since 1983, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1983 to 2016.
- 523 total births
- 1983–2016 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
523 boys have been named Colbey since 1983, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2016.
- 523
- total births
- 1983–2016
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Colbey was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
39 babies were named Colbey in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
Colbey's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Colbey splits its recorded history at 2001: 47% of all births land in the more recent half, 53% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2015 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2002 peak of 39 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Colbey at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
2002
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1983
Colbey popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1983–2016
- Peak year (2002)
- 39
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Colbey popularity over time - girls
28 total births recorded since 1986 (Colbey as girls' name)
Colbey by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Colbey's strongest decade.
211 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Colbey births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 47
1980s
47 births
- 1990s
1990s
211 births
- 2000s
2000s
203 births
- 2010s 62
2010s
62 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 211 births (40% of all-time use).
How Colbey 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 Colbey's total volume
Colbey vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Colbey by state
Where Colbey concentrates geographically, total births since 1983
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 11 | 2.1% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 1.0% |
Texas share of Colbey's total US births 2.1%
Even split
11 of 523 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Colbey? ▼
Since 1983, Social Security records show 523 babies named Colbey. The most recent recorded year was 2016. Its busiest year on record was 2002, with 39 births.
When was Colbey most popular? ▼
Colbey was most popular in the 1990s decade with 211 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
Where is Colbey most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Colbey are Texas (11 births), California (5 births).
Is Colbey a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Colbey is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 523 births, and as a girl's name it has 28 births.
How long has the name Colbey been used? ▼
Colbey has been recorded in Social Security data since 1983, spanning 34 years of data through 2016.
What names are similar to Colbey? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Cole, Colton, Colin, Collin, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Colbey's data
- Colbey's decade-level peak was the 1990s (211 total births); usage has since declined to 62 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Colbeys (11 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 Colbey
Nearby Names Like Colbey
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Colbey
Cole Boy
#163 154,093 births
Colton Boy
#98 151,965 births
Colin Boy
#335 133,706 births
Collin Boy
#490 81,437 births
Colby Boy
#583 53,971 births
Compare Colbey side by side: Colbey vs Cole Colbey vs Colton Colbey vs Colin
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1983–2016 (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. "Colbey: Baby Name Since 1983 - 523 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/colbey. 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 Colbey 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 July 2026.