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Colbi

♀ Girl

Pronounced KOHL-bee /ˈkoʊl.bi/High

Meaning: A spelling of Colby — from the Old Norse, 'the coal/dark settlement' (Koli, 'coal/dark', + by, 'a farm/settlement'); used for both sexesLow

In 30 seconds: The coal/dark settlement: Colbi spells Colby. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowNorse, English
MeaningA spelling of Colby — from the Old Norse, 'the coal/dark settlement' (Koli, 'coal/dark', + by, 'a farm/settlement'); used for both sexes
U.S. rank (2025)#4681 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births29 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 600

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519852025

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

Colbi is a spelling of Colby — from the Old Norse, 'the coal/dark settlement' (Koli, 'coal/dark', + by, 'a farm/settlement'); used for both sexes. A crisp, modern name (here for a girl; slug distinguished; said 'KOHL-bee').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Colby for both sexes. Rare in this form, the-coal-settlement at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Colby means 'the coal/dark settlement' (Koli + by) — Colbi is a spelling, crisp and modern, used for both sexes (said 'KOHL-bee').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Colby — Norse; unisex

Variations

ColbyKolbiColbie

Nicknames

Col

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Colbi mean?

Colbi spells Colby — Old Norse 'the coal/dark settlement' (Koli + by); used for both sexes; here for a girl.

How do you pronounce Colbi?

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

Is Colbi a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Colbi?

Colbi is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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