Declining since 2013, #3,128 for boys today.
Popularity of Korben since 1989
Babies named Korben per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 112 |
| 2000s | 661 |
| 2010s | 1,127 |
| 2020s | 377 |
Meaning & origin
Korben is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1989. It peaked in popularity in 2013 and has been falling since then, ranking 3,128th in 2025. Usage is relatively rare, with about 1 in 45,000 male babies given the name. The name is most common in Florida and Texas. Its aesthetic fits the trend of surnames and invented names ending in '-en'.
Korben is a modern coinage, likely inspired by the surname Corbin (from Old French corbin, 'crow') or by the character Korben Dallas from the 1997 film The Fifth Element. It emerged as a given name in the late 1980s and saw increased use in the 2010s.
Where Korben is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kory, Ben
Sibling names for Korben
Names that share Korben's style, for a brother or sister.
