Colby

Meaning of Colby

This name comes from an English surname that means "dark settlement" or "dark village." It refers to a place that was either inhabited by dark-haired people or was a dark, shaded area.

Colby has Old English roots — browse every Old English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Colby

Colby has cooled off, slipping to #615 in 2025, down from a peak of #99 in 2001.

Notable people named Colby

• Colby Covington
  Professional mixed martial artist
• Colby Rasmus
  Former professional baseball player
• Colby Keller
  American pornographic actor
• Colby Lopez
  Professional wrestler (Seth Rollins)
• Colby Cameron
  Former professional football player

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Questions about the name Colby

What does the name Colby mean?

Colby means this name comes from an english surname that means "dark settlement" or "dark village." it refers to a place that was either inhabited by dark-haired people or was a dark, shaded area, and it comes from Old English origins.

Is Colby a boy's or a girl's name?

Colby is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Colby?

In 2025, Colby ranked #615 for boys, down from #582 the year before.

When was Colby most popular?

Colby peaked at #99 in 2001.