Corban
Corban is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
An offering or gift dedicated to God.
Origin and history
Corban is a given name of Hebrew origin, historically referring to an offering or sacrifice dedicated to God. In English-speaking countries, it gained popularity as an alternative spelling of Corbin, influenced by the biblical term found in the New Testament. In the U.S., it remains a relatively rare but steadily used masculine name.
Popularity in the United States
3,586 babies in the United States have been named Corban since 1880. It ranks #2142 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1649.
States where it is most popular
- TX (24.2 %)
- CA (12.5 %)
- UT (5.9 %)
- NC (5.8 %)
- OH (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 38 |
| 1980-1990 | 105 |
| 1990-2000 | 420 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,234 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,511 |
| 2020-2029 | 278 |
Fun facts
- The word 'Corban' appears in the Gospel of Mark, derived from a Hebrew root meaning to bring near or dedicate to God.
- While closely tied to the biblical term, it is often chosen as a distinct spelling variant of the surname-derived name Corbin.