Corben
Meaningraven · English form of Corbin
- US rank
- #5,208
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,781 in 2003
18 babies were named Corben in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,934 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1974–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Corben you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 95,238 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Corben, 18 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Corben would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCorben first shows up in US birth records in 1974, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 51 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2003, when it reached #1,781.
- Then vs nowCorben was 2.8× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 34,483 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 95,238.
- TrendCorben has slipped 1,934 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,208. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningCorben is an English form of Corbin, which means “raven”. Our records link it to English and Latin roots.
About the name Corben
Corben is a boy name of English and Latin origin meaning “raven”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ben”. US birth records list Corben for boys from 1974 to 2025, in 39 of those 52 years. Its best year was 2003, when it ranked #1,781 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,208, with 18 babies.
Origin:English namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.5 | 1,875,000 boys |
| 1980s | 1.4 | 709,220 boys |
| 1990s | 14 | 69,013 boys |
| 2000s | 30 | 33,047 boys |
| 2010s | 31 | 31,969 boys |
| 2020s | 13 | 76,239 boys |
Other spellings of Corben
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 Corben
What does the name Corben mean?
Corben means “raven” in English, as a form of Corbin.
What is the origin of the name Corben?
Corben has English, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Corben a boy or girl name?
Corben is a boy name.
How popular is the name Corben?
Corben ranked #5,208 for US boys in 2025, given to 18 babies. Its best year was 2003 (#1,781).