Kolby

Meaning of Kolby

Kolby is a variant of Colby, meaning "coal town" or "dark-haired person's town."

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

Popularity of Kolby

After ranking as high as #359 in 2001, Kolby has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Kolby

• Colby O'Donis
  American singer and songwriter
• Colby Covington
  American mixed martial artist
• Colby Armstrong
  Canadian former hockey player
• Colby Rasmus
  American former baseball player
• Colby Keller
  American adult film performer

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Questions about the name Kolby

What does the name Kolby mean?

Kolby means kolby is a variant of colby, meaning "coal town" or "dark-haired person's town.", and it comes from English origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Kolby?

Kolby did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Kolby most popular?

Kolby peaked at #359 in 2001.