Korben
Every Korben since 1989 — 2,282 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Korben
Korben is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,167 in 2025 with 38 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 2,282 American babies have been named Korben. Its peak came in 2013, when 129 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 Korben stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Korben year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 38 | #3,167 |
| 2024 | 47 | #2,773 |
| 2023 | 57 | #2,404 |
| 2022 | 69 | #2,145 |
| 2021 | 76 | #1,975 |
| 2020 | 90 | #1,726 |
| 2019 | 106 | #1,578 |
| 2018 | 109 | #1,550 |
| 2017 | 105 | #1,563 |
| 2016 | 119 | #1,454 |
| 2015 | 110 | #1,509 |
| 2014 | 127 | #1,354 |
| 2013 | 129 | #1,334 |
| 2012 | 116 | #1,436 |
| 2011 | 115 | #1,435 |
| 2010 | 91 | #1,694 |
| 2009 | 76 | #1,905 |
| 2008 | 97 | #1,616 |
| 2007 | 77 | #1,869 |
| 2006 | 62 | #2,118 |
| 2005 | 61 | #2,050 |
| 2004 | 79 | #1,642 |
| 2003 | 57 | #2,020 |
| 2002 | 61 | #1,857 |
| 2001 | 48 | #2,172 |
| 2000 | 43 | #2,278 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,846 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Korben in 2025?
Korben ranked #3,167 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 38 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Korben?
2,282 babies have been named Korben in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Korben most popular?
Korben peaked in 2013, when 129 newborns received the name.
Is Korben a boy or girl name?
Korben is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Korben rising or falling?
Korben is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.