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Cobie

♀ Girl

Pronounced KOH-bee /ˈkoʊ.bi/High

Meaning: A pet form of Jacoba (the feminine of Jacob) — from Hebrew Ya'aqov, 'supplanter; holder of the heel; one who follows'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Supplanter; one who follows: Cobie is a pet form of Jacoba. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'KOH-bee').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA pet form of Jacoba (the feminine of Jacob) — from Hebrew Ya'aqov, 'supplanter; holder of the heel; one who follows'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#7295 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 261

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519722024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cobie is a pet form of Jacoba (the feminine of Jacob) — from Hebrew Ya'aqov, 'supplanter; holder of the heel; one who follows' (routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for girls (made known by actress Cobie Smulders; said 'KOH-bee').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern nickname-name. Rare, supplanter at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Jacob comes from the Hebrew Ya'aqov, 'supplanter; holder of the heel' — Cobie is a pet form of Jacoba (its feminine), crisp and modern, used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KOH-bee').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Jacoba — routes layered; unisex

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cobie mean?

Cobie is a pet form of Jacoba (feminine of Jacob) — Hebrew 'supplanter; one who follows'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Cobie?

It's said KOH-bee /ˈkoʊ.bi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Cobie a boy or girl name?

Cobie is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Cobie?

Cobie is a rare name in the U.S.

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