Cobalt
Pronunciation: [ k-OHB-awlt ]
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Cobalt first appeared in US Social Security records in 2014.
Over 23 babies have been named Cobalt in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cobalt is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #43,657 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #43,657
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Cobalt
Cobalt is a boy name .
Cobalt is currently ranked #43,657 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cobalt include Cob, Coba, Cobay, Cobaie, Coy, Coie, and Cobkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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