Holding steady.
Popularity of Colburn since 1919
Babies named Colburn per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1993, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Colburn's real moment was 1939.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 23 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 24 |
| 1990s | 69 |
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 20 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Colburn is a rare given name that has never achieved widespread popularity. First recorded in 1919, it experienced its peak usage in 1939, but has remained obscure since then. The name draws from an English surname meaning 'cool stream', grounding it in geographic origins. While it has seen occasional use in recent years, it has never entered the top 1000 names, reflecting its status as a distinctive and unconventional choice. The trajectory of its usage is stable, with no significant revival. Overall, Colburn offers a rare and surname-driven option for parents seeking a name with historical roots but low modern frequency.
Colburn is a rare given name derived from the English surname Colburn, itself a variant of Colborne. The surname originates from a place name in England, composed of Old English 'col' meaning 'cool' and 'burna' meaning 'stream'. As a first name, it saw modest use in the early to mid-20th century, peaking in 1939, but has remained uncommon ever since.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Col, Colby
Variants: Colborne, Colbourn
Sibling names for Colburn
Names that share Colburn's style, for a brother or sister.
