A 1910s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Coburn since 1913
Babies named Coburn per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1943, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Coburn's real moment was 1913.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 21 |
| 1920s | 42 |
| 1930s | 21 |
| 1940s | 45 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 22 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 33 |
| 2020s | 41 |
Meaning & origin
Coburn is a rare given name drawn from an English surname. First recorded in 1913, it peaked that same year and then largely faded from use. Since 2011, however, it has been slowly rising in popularity. In 2025, it ranked 12,008 with a rate of 1 in 341,615 newborns. The name has never appeared in any U.S. top states data, underscoring its uncommon status. Its revival in recent years may appeal to parents seeking distinctive surname-style names.
Coburn is primarily a surname of English origin, likely derived from a place name meaning 'cobbled stream' (Old English 'cobbe' + 'burna'). It has been used as a given name since the early 20th century, though it remains rare. The name saw a slight revival in the 1910s but has never been common.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Coby
Sibling names for Coburn
Names that share Coburn's style, for a brother or sister.
