Coby is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning "sorrow" or "to sorrow." It is derived from the Hebrew word "akhav," which means "brother." In the Old Testament, Cobi was the second son of Reuben, one of the twelve tribes of Israel.
The name Coby has been used as both a given name and a surname throughout history. As a given name, it has been more commonly used by Jewish families who appreciate its Hebrew origins and biblical connections. However, it is not considered particularly popular or common outside of these communities.
One notable figure with the name Coby was Coby Yee, a Canadian basketball player who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics. He won a gold medal as part of the Canadian men's team, which has helped to raise awareness and recognition of the name in recent years.
Overall, while Coby may not be one of the most well-known names, it carries a rich history and meaningful significance tied to its Hebrew origins and biblical connections. Those who choose this name for their child often do so because they appreciate its unique sound, its biblical ties, or its personal meaning to them.
The given statistics provide an interesting overview of the occurrences of the name Coby among newborns in the United States over several decades.
From 1946 to 1953, there were minimal instances of babies named Coby, with only a handful of births each year, ranging from 6 to 9 births annually. This trend continued until 1957 when there was a notable increase with 11 births recorded that year.
The late 1960s and early 1970s saw a consistent rise in the popularity of the name Coby. From 1969 to 1973, the number of newborns named Coby nearly doubled each year: from 10 births in 1969 to 14 births in 1970 and then to 22 births in 1974.
However, this popularity was short-lived as the numbers started declining afterwards. Between 1975 and 1983, there were fewer than 15 births each year for the name Coby, with a low of just 5 births in both 1982 and 1991.
The late 1990s and early 2000s saw another brief resurgence in the popularity of the name Coby. Between 1997 and 2003, there were consistently around 6 to 10 births each year for babies named Coby. This period also included the highest recorded number of newborns named Coby in recent years (10 births in 2000).
Since then, the popularity of the name Coby has remained relatively stable but low, with fewer than 10 births annually from 2005 onwards. Even so, there were notable spikes in recent years: 6 births each in 2019 and 2021.
In conclusion, while the name Coby has had periods of popularity over the years, it remains relatively uncommon overall with a total of 381 newborns named Coby recorded in the United States between 1946 and 2021.