Boys name · North Carolina
Colby in North Carolina
Colby was the 476th most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 22 babies named Colby that year. Since 1982, North Carolina families have named 2,192 babies Colby.
Popularity over time
Colby in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 11 | 350th |
| 1988 | 20 | 272nd |
| 1994 | 58 | 129th |
| 2000 | 82 | 127th |
| 2007 | 57 | 197th |
| 2013 | 32 | 307th |
| 2019 | 18 | 505th |
| 2025 | 22 | 476th |
Its rank among boys names in North Carolina fell from 350th in 1982 to 476th in 2025.
The most babies named Colby in North Carolina in a single year was 185, in 2001. Its best showing was 60th 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 North Carolina?
Colby was the 476th most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 22 babies named Colby that year. Since 1982, North Carolina families have named 2,192 babies Colby.
How many babies are named Colby in North Carolina?
In 2025, 22 babies were named Colby in North Carolina. The most babies named Colby in North Carolina in a single year was 185, in 2001.
What is the rank of Colby in North Carolina?
Colby ranked 476th among boys names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 60th 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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