Boys name · California
Colby in California
Colby was the 885th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 26 babies named Colby that year. Since 1961, California families have named 3,526 babies Colby.
Popularity over time
Colby in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 7 | 897th |
| 1974 | 32 | 447th |
| 1983 | 51 | 399th |
| 1991 | 110 | 333rd |
| 2000 | 93 | 365th |
| 2008 | 83 | 412th |
| 2017 | 29 | 832nd |
| 2025 | 26 | 885th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 897th in 1961 to 885th in 2025.
The most babies named Colby in California in a single year was 294, in 2001. Its best showing was 177th among boys names in 2001.
Across the country, Colby reached its best rank of 15th in Maine (2003). See Colby in every state →
How popular is Colby in California?
Colby was the 885th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 26 babies named Colby that year. Since 1961, California families have named 3,526 babies Colby.
How many babies are named Colby in California?
In 2025, 26 babies were named Colby in California. The most babies named Colby in California in a single year was 294, in 2001.
What is the rank of Colby in California?
Colby ranked 885th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 177th among boys names in 2001.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.
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