Kobe is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #519 in 2025 with 578 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2001 with 1,552 births ranking #222. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 564.4%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 2,955 boys born was named Kobe. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.