Korben
Korben is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Raven or crow; alternative spelling of Corbin.
Origin and history
Korben is a modern masculine given name, widely popularized as a variant spelling of Corbin. Its usage surged following the 1997 sci-fi film 'The Fifth Element', featuring character Korben Dallas. In the United States, it remains a moderately used contemporary choice.
Popularity in the United States
2,282 babies in the United States have been named Korben since 1880. It ranks #2709 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1551.
States where it is most popular
- TX (31.9 %)
- CA (11.8 %)
- FL (9.1 %)
- OH (7.8 %)
- IN (7.6 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 112 |
| 2000-2010 | 661 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,127 |
| 2020-2029 | 377 |
Nicknames
Korb, Korby
Fun facts
- The name gained significant attention from Bruce Willis's character, Korben Dallas, in the 1997 movie The Fifth Element.
- It acts as a stylized modern spelling of the traditional Anglo-Norman surname Corbin, meaning raven.