Boy · #3,634 in 2026

Corban

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

Current Rank

#3,634

Peak Rank

#966 (2013)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-50%

1999

First Year

2016

Last Year

1999

Peak Year

#12688

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Corban

Corban first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1974, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 207 Corbans were born — ranking #966 that year. As of 2026, Corban ranks #3,634 for baby boys with 31 births, falling sharply (-50%). In total, more than 4K Corbans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s 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 Corban

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

Corben
Korban
Carbon
Corbin
Korbin
Karbon
Carbin
Carbyne
Carbine
Carbone
Karpen
Koren

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Corban

What does the name Corban mean?

Corban is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1974. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Corban in 2026?

In 2026, Corban ranks #3,634 among boys' names in the U.S., with 31 babies given the name that year.

When was Corban most popular?

Corban reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #966 that year with 207 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Corban most popular?

Corban has historically been most popular in Montana, North Dakota, Utah. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Corban.

Is Corban a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Corban?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Corban include Macon, Kenan, Woodie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Corban

Corban is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1974 and has accumulated 4K births in the dataset. Corban's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #966. Use the chart and map above to compare Corban'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.