Coburn
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,405 in 1943
5 babies were named Coburn in the US in 2025. It has climbed 14 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1913–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Coburn you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Coburn, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Coburn would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCoburn first shows up in US birth records in 1913, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 112 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1943, when it ranked #2,405. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
About the name Coburn
Coburn is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-urn”. US birth records list Coburn for boys from 1913 to 2025, in 42 of those 113 years. Its best year was 1943, when it ranked #2,405 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 3.9 | 257,353 boys |
| 1920s | 3.8 | 263,158 boys |
| 1930s | 2.0 | 507,614 boys |
| 1940s | 3.1 | 325,733 boys |
| 1960s | 0.2 | 4,166,667 boys |
| 1970s | 0.4 | 2,325,581 boys |
| 1980s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 boys |
| 1990s | 1.1 | 869,565 boys |
| 2000s | 0.5 | 2,000,000 boys |
| 2010s | 1.8 | 561,798 boys |
| 2020s | 3.9 | 253,165 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Coburn
What is the origin of the name Coburn?
Coburn has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Coburn a boy or girl name?
Coburn is a boy name.
How popular is the name Coburn?
Coburn ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1943 (#2,405).