Colby name meaning
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What does Colby mean?
Commonly Accepted and Enduring Colby is originated from Old English is mostly used in English is a gender-neutral name, Colby means "Dark Haired, Coal Town, From the Dark Farmstead or Coal Town Colas Town Kolis Town".
How do I pronounce Colby?
The two syllabled name Colby is commonly pronounced as kol-bee.
Variants of Colby
Names that rhyme with ColbyHow popular is the name Colby?
Colby was among the popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1888 around 54568 babies have been given the name. At the peak of its usage in 2001, it ranked 99th when 3859 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.
However after 168 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still dominating the charts. Additionally, the name has been in the top 100 baby names 1 times
Colby is a common name in England and Wales given to over 1302 babies in 30 years.
At present peaking at the charts, 102 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 414th position. Also, Colby is a familiar name in Canada, Malawi, Australia, Ghana, Haiti and DR Congo.
At least, 50000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our estimate.
| Year | Boys | Girls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
| 2018 | 594 | 457 | 3587 | 42 |
| 2017 | 581 | 463 | 3320 | 47 |
| 2016 | 530 | 550 | 4048 | 36 |
| 2015 | 455 | 663 | 3470 | 45 |
| 2014 | 426 | 714 | 3130 | 52 |
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Numerological aspects of Colby
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- Maggie means Pearl or The Pearl is of Old Greek and Hebrew origin and is bestowed upon both sexes is largely used in Finnish and Norwegian. In 2018, dominant name Maggie bagged 292nd position among girl names in United States
- Evan - Of Celtic and Hebrew origin, Well-Liked and Perpetual Evan bestowed upon both sexes which is used mostly in Norwegian, Scottish and English, Evan means "God is Merciful, The Lord is Gracious or Born of Yew"
- Dana - Durable and Prevalent Dana is used in Danish, Swedish and Arabic came from Old English, Anglo-Saxon and Hebrew used as a gender-neutral name, Dana means "From Denmark, Mother of the Gods in Myths or Another Name for God"
- Virgil - Persistent and Prevalent Virgil particulary is used in Latin and Danish is a unisex name. It is rooted from Latin, meaning of Virgil is "Spring Green or Sow"
- Emma - Origin of Eminent and Enduring Emma is in German, Latin and Germanic is used specifically in Spanish and Dutch, a gender insensitive name, meaning of Emma is "Immense, Embracing Everything or Complete"
Sibling Names for Colby
Introducing a list of perfect sibling names for baby Colby! Whether you're looking for a name that complements Colby's unique qualities or one that simply sounds great together, we've got you covered. Browse through our selection and find the perfect match for your growing family.
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Famous people named Colby
- Colby Cosh, Canadian commentator
- Colby Buzzell, American author
- Colby Vokey, American lawyer and former officer
- Colby Lewis, former American professional baseball pitcher
- Colby Donaldson, American actor and television personality
- Colby Miller, MTV VJ for MTV Asia
- Colby Mitchell Chester, United States Navy admiral
- Colby Armstrong, Canadian former professional ice hockey player
- Colby Rasmus, American professional baseball outfielder
- Colby Bockwoldt, former American football linebacker
- Colby Slater, American rugby union player
- Colby Lemmo in Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 as Actress
- Colby Crain in The Bag Lady as Actress
- Colby Minifie in The Greatest as Actress
- Colby Kline in Just Go with It as Actress
- Colby O'Donis Colón is a former pop singer and R
- Colby Carr is credited as writer of movie Blank Check
Lists having Colby
- Boys names beginning with C
- Girls names beginning with C
- American Baby Names
- English Baby Names
- Popular English Boy Names
- Popular Boy Names in United States (2001)
- Baby Names that mean Dark
- Baby Names that mean Haired
- Baby Names that mean Coal
- Baby Names that mean Village
- Baby Names that mean Town
- Baby Names that mean Farmstead