Dark-haired, charcoal, or from the coal town
Kolbee is a modern phonetic spelling of the English surname Colby. It originates from Old Norse elements meaning 'dark' or 'charcoal' combined with 'byr', meaning a farm or settlement. While traditionally a masculine surname, this spelling variation is often used for girls in the United States.
Less common today
Kolbee isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,585 in 2002.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
