Cobi is a distinctive choice, ranked #1595 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Cobi in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1595
About the Name Cobi
Cobi has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 164 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #1104 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Cobi is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Cobi
Unlikely. With around 16 UK babies named Cobi per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Cobi in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Cobi has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 164 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1104 in 1996. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Cobi is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Cobi include: Cobi Crispin — Cobi Crispin is a 4 point wheelchair basketball forward from Western Australia.; Cobi (musician) — Cobi is an American musician from Grand Marais, Minnesota.; Cobi Hamilton — Cobi Hamilton is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL)..
Cobi does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Cobis in the wild.
16
UK babies named Cobi (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 164 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Cobi
Likely around 1 other Cobi in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Cobi
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Cobi Crispin is a 4 point wheelchair basketball forward from Western Australia. She began playing wheelchair basketball in 2003 when she was 17 years old.
Cobi is an American musician from Grand Marais, Minnesota. A former original member of the Boston-based band Gentlemen Hall, Cobi released his solo single "Don't You Cry For Me" on May 3, 2016, under 300 Entertainment.
Cobi Hamilton is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks.