Korban
Every Korban since 1993 — 591 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Korban
Korban is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,358 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 591 American babies have been named Korban. Its peak came in 2017, when 42 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Korban stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Korban year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #9,358 |
| 2024 | 8 | #9,481 |
| 2023 | 18 | #5,371 |
| 2022 | 19 | #5,135 |
| 2021 | 25 | #4,178 |
| 2020 | 19 | #4,958 |
| 2019 | 30 | #3,679 |
| 2018 | 28 | #3,840 |
| 2017 | 42 | #2,865 |
| 2016 | 36 | #3,197 |
| 2015 | 23 | #4,357 |
| 2014 | 31 | #3,509 |
| 2013 | 28 | #3,711 |
| 2012 | 26 | #3,957 |
| 2011 | 19 | #4,919 |
| 2010 | 23 | #4,312 |
| 2009 | 23 | #4,368 |
| 2008 | 23 | #4,339 |
| 2007 | 20 | #4,734 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5,206 |
| 2005 | 19 | #4,570 |
| 2004 | 17 | #4,910 |
| 2003 | 13 | #5,742 |
| 2002 | 10 | #6,823 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7,242 |
| 2000 | 14 | #5,201 |
| 1995 | 5 | #9,672 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Korban in 2025?
Korban ranked #9,358 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Korban?
591 babies have been named Korban in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Korban most popular?
Korban peaked in 2017, when 42 newborns received the name.
Is Korban a boy or girl name?
Korban is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Korban rising or falling?
Korban is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.