Korban
Meaningoffering · Hebrew
- US rank
- #8,910
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,840 in 2017
8 babies were named Korban in the US in 2025. It has dropped 4,055 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1993–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Korban you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 212,766 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Korban, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Korban would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKorban first shows up in US birth records in 1993, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 32 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2017, when it ranked #2,840. Today it's #8,910, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendKorban has slipped 4,055 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,910. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Korban means “offering”. Our records link it to English and Latin roots.
About the name Korban
Korban is a boy name of English and Latin origin meaning “offering”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-ban”. US birth records list Korban for boys from 1993 to 2025, in 32 of those 33 years. Its best year was 2017, when it ranked #2,840 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,910, with 8 babies.
Origin:English namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.2 | 312,500 boys |
| 2000s | 8.2 | 121,359 boys |
| 2010s | 15 | 65,617 boys |
| 2020s | 9.3 | 107,143 boys |
Other spellings of Korban
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 Korban
What does the name Korban mean?
Korban means “offering” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Korban?
Korban has English, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Korban a boy or girl name?
Korban is a boy name.
How popular is the name Korban?
Korban ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 2017 (#2,840).