The name Coby is of Hebrew origin, derived from the word 'kavod', which means 'glory' or 'honor'. It's a modern variant of the more traditional Hebrew name Kobad, and it gained popularity in the latter half of the 20th century. Coby is often used as a given name for males.
The name Coby has seen fluctuating popularity over the years with a significant increase starting from 1974, reaching its peak between 1974 and 1977 with 22, 16, and 13 births respectively. However, it began to decline thereafter, with only single-digit births recorded annually since 1980. The name has experienced brief periods of resurgence in recent years, with 6 births each in 2019, 2020, and 2021. Overall, Coby has been a moderately popular choice for parents over the past eight decades, with a total of 381 babies named Coby born since 1946.