Kobe Unisex

Popularity: #374 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationKOH-bee / /ˈkoʊ.bi/

Japanese; English

Meaning

Japanese: to be thankful; English: a variant of Jacob

Historical & Cultural Background

In Japanese culture, Kobe is often associated with the city known for its beef and maritime history. In English, Kobe is a modern name that has gained popularity, particularly influenced by notable figures.

Trend Summary

Kobe has seen a rise in usage, particularly influenced by sports and pop culture.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • Coby
  • Koby

International Variants

  • Kōbe (Japanese)

Famous people named Kobe

Kobe Bryant — professional basketball player.

Kobe Abe — Japanese author.

Fictional characters named Kobe

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Sibling Suggestions

KaiKianKiraLucaMiloNikoRyo

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kobe was first seen in the United States in 1989. Kobe has ranked as high as #406 nationally, which occurred in 2001, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Georgia, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Kobe has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kobe (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 81
11%
CA 78
11%
FL 42
6%
GA 39
5%
NC 36
5%
OH 34
5%
NY 31
4%
MI 30
4%
PA 25
3%
IL 24
3%
SC 22
3%
MD 22
3%
IN 21
3%
MO 20
3%
WA 19
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19895
19959
199687
1997350
19981,104
1999860
20001,432
20011,552
20021,392
20031,213
2004625
2005444
2006469
2007573
2008730
2009687
2010645
2011554
2012526
2013552
2014522
2015465
2016583
2017533
2018481
2019506
20201,515
20211,116
2022851
2023755
2024787