Holding steady.
Popularity of Cobin since 1985
Babies named Cobin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 29 |
| 2000s | 110 |
| 2010s | 51 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
The name Cobin first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1985, marking it as a modern invention. It reached its peak popularity in 2009, though even then it never cracked the top 1,000 names, keeping a very low profile. The trajectory for the name is stable, meaning its usage has remained consistently rare over the years. Because of its scarcity, top states for the name are not recorded by the Social Security Administration. Without a clear etymology, Cobin remains a name defined by its modern sound and individuality.
The name Cobin is a modern invention, first recorded in the United States in 1985. It likely arose as a variant of the nickname Coby (itself a short form of Jacob or Coburn) or as a blend of popular sounds such as 'Co-' plus '-bin.' Its usage has remained rare and stable.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cob
Sibling names for Cobin
Names that share Cobin's style, for a brother or sister.
