Kolby
Meaning
variant spelling of Colby, from Old Norse elements meaning 'dark' and 'settlement'
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Kolby peaked in the 2000s and the 2010s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Kolby
Most people given the name Kolby in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Kolby deep dive
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