United States name statistics
Kobe in United States
Estimated bearers
22,578
Country rank
#1480
Per 100k
7
These figures are derived directly from official statistical agency data.
Gender distribution
Based on historical birth records, this name is used predominantly male.
Male 97.3%Female 2.7%
Kobe popularity by year
U.S. births per year for Kobe, 1989 to 2025 (source: SSA name files).
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- 1989: 5
- 1995: 9
- 1996: 87
- 1997: 363
- 1998: 1,116
- 1999: 883
- 2000: 1,457
- 2001: 1,571
- 2002: 1,408
- 2003: 1,228
- 2004: 633
- 2005: 450
- 2006: 480
- 2007: 582
- 2008: 745
- 2009: 699
- 2010: 657
- 2011: 569
- 2012: 539
- 2013: 567
- 2014: 538
- 2015: 472
- 2016: 603
- 2017: 550
- 2018: 492
- 2019: 525
- 2020: 1,575
- 2021: 1,177
- 2022: 902
- 2023: 796
- 2024: 831
- 2025: 617
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Kobe in United States?
An estimated 22,578 people in United States are named Kobe. That works out to 1 in 14,700 residents.
Is Kobe a common name in United States?
Kobe ranks #1480 among first names in United States.