Kobe: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced KOH-bee · 2 syllables
From Japanese (Kobe).
- Origin
- Japanese
- Pronunciation
- KOH-bee
- US rank (2025)
- #518
- US babies a year
- about 865 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2000
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Kobe?
Kobe was the #518 name in the US in 2025, given to 617 babies. It’s rising: up 61% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #518 |
| England & Wales | #205 |
| Scotland | #324 |
| Northern Ireland | #186 |
| Ireland | #417 |
| Canada | #719 |
| Australia | #247 |
How old are people named Kobe?
Half of US adults named Kobe are older than 24; most are between 18 and 28. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Kobe
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
Questions about Kobe
How do you pronounce Kobe?
Kobe is pronounced KOH-bee.
How popular is the name Kobe?
Kobe was the #518 name in the US in 2025, given to 617 babies. It’s rising: up 61% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
How old are people named Kobe?
Half of US adults named Kobe are older than 24. Most are between 18 and 28.