Boy · #8,947 in 2026

Coburn

Name: Popularity of the name Coburn in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Coburn, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,947

Peak Rank

#2,405 (1943)

Total Babies

247

5-Yr Trend

+24%

1913

First Year

2024

Last Year

1943

Peak Year

#2405

Peak Rank

247

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Coburn

Coburn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1913, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1943, when 10 Coburns were born — ranking #2,405 that year. As of 2026, Coburn ranks #8,947 for baby boys with 8 births, rising sharply (+24% over the past five years). In total, more than 247 Coburns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Coburn

Phonetically similar names — useful when Coburn is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Cobra
Kober
Cobar
Colburn
Coban
Cleburne
Cobro
Koban
Cabin
Cabaret
Cobain
Cabernet

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Coburn

What does the name Coburn mean?

Coburn is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1913. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Coburn in 2026?

In 2026, Coburn ranks #8,947 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Coburn most popular?

Coburn reached its peak popularity in 1943, ranking #2,405 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Coburn a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Coburn is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Coburn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Coburn include Filippo, Aristotle, Lamount. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Coburn

Coburn is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 247 births in the dataset. Coburn's peak popularity came in 1943 when it ranked #2,405. Use the chart and map above to compare Coburn's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.