Declining since 2013, #5,208 for boys today.
Popularity of Corben since 1974
Babies named Corben per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Corben's real moment was 2013.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 28 |
| 1990s | 281 |
| 2000s | 606 |
| 2010s | 590 |
| 2020s | 136 |
Meaning & origin
Corben is a modern masculine given name that emerged in the United States in 1974. It is considered a variant of Corbin, derived from the Old French word for 'raven' or 'crow.' The name saw a peak in popularity in 2013, but has since been on a declining trajectory. As of 2025, it ranked 5,208 in the U.S., with approximately 1 in 94,893 male births receiving the name. Corben has not appeared in the top 1000 names in recent decades, but its trendy 'b' ending and similarity to names like Mason and Carter keep it in circulation. The name has not been associated with any top states, indicating a scattered usage across the country.
Corben likely originated as a variant of Corbin, which derives from the Old French 'corbin' and Latin 'corvus', meaning 'raven' or 'crow'. It may also be a spelling variant of the Irish surname Corbyn. As a given name, it gained modest use in the 20th century, particularly in the United States, often chosen for its strong consonant sound and similarity to trendy 'b' ending names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Corb, Ben, Cory
Sibling names for Corben
Names that share Corben's style, for a brother or sister.
