Corben
Corben is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Raven, small raven, or dark-haired.
Origin and history
Corben is a surname-derived masculine given name of Old French origin, meaning raven or dark-haired person. It developed as a variant spelling of Corbin and has seen steady, low-volume usage in the United States. Today it remains an uncommon choice that offers a familiar, modern feel without being overly popular.
Popularity in the United States
1,646 babies in the United States have been named Corben since 1880. It ranks #3121 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1791.
States where it is most popular
- TX (51.1 %)
- CA (16.9 %)
- OH (8.8 %)
- MO (7.2 %)
- UT (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 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 28 |
| 1990-2000 | 281 |
| 2000-2010 | 606 |
| 2010-2019 | 590 |
| 2020-2029 | 136 |
Nicknames
Corby, Cory, Cor
Fun facts
- Derived from the Old French word 'corbin', a diminutive of 'corb', meaning raven.
- Corben evolved as a contemporary spelling variation of the traditional surname and given name Corbin.