Total births
2,282
Boys' name · since 1989
Korben
Korben has 2,282 recorded births since 1989 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2013 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2774
- among boys today
- 2,282
- born since 1989
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other boys
2,282 babies have been named Korben since 1989, making it today's #2774 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Korben recorded 2,282 times among boys since 1989, holding rank #2774 nationally today, ahead of 81% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1989 to 2025.
- #2774 among boys today
- 2,282 born since 1989
- 2010s peak decade
- 81% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Korben is currently the #2774 boys' name in America, more common than 81% of boys - 2,282 born since 1989, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2774
- among boys today
- 2,282
- born since 1989
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other boys
Korben vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2774
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 81% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Korben was born in this single decade.
2013
Single peak year
129 babies were named Korben in 2013 - its busiest year on record.
How Korben compares
2,282 Top 20% higher than 80% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Korben's all-time total is 6x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Korben | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,282 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 129 | 23 | 22,252 |
Korben's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Korben's full recorded timeline at 2008, 73% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 27% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1989, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2013 peak of 129 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Korben at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2013
Current rank
#2,774
Active since
1989
Korben popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2025
- Peak year (2013)
- 129
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Korben by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Korben's strongest decade.
1,127 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Korben births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 112
1990s
112 births
- 2000s
2000s
661 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,127 births
- 2020s 377
2020s
377 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,127 births (49% of all-time use).
How Korben compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Korben's total volume
Korben vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Korben by state
Where Korben concentrates geographically, total births since 1989
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 259 | 11.3% |
| #2 | California | | 96 | 4.2% |
| #3 | Florida | | 74 | 3.2% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 63 | 2.8% |
| #5 | Indiana | | 62 | 2.7% |
| #6 | Washington | | 42 | 1.8% |
| #7 | Missouri | | 30 | 1.3% |
| #8 | Utah | | 25 | 1.1% |
Texas share of Korben's total US births 11.3%
Even split
259 of 2,282 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 23 reporting states.
Korben appears in 23 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Korben? ▼
2,282 babies have been named Korben since 1989. It currently ranks #2774 among boys. The peak year was 2013 with 129 births.
When was Korben most popular? ▼
Korben was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,127 total births. The single peak year was 2013.
Where is Korben most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Korben are Texas (259 births), California (96 births), Florida (74 births).
How long has the name Korben been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Korben since 1989 -- 37 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Korben? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kory, Korey, Korbin, Korbyn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Korben's data
- Korben's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,127 total births) through the 2020s (377) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Korbens (259 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Korben
Nearby Names Like Korben
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Korben
Kory Boy
#2975 14,385 births
Korey Boy
#2648 11,443 births
Korbin Boy
#1012 9,334 births
Korbyn Boy
#1671 3,504 births
Kordell Boy
#4466 1,767 births
Compare Korben side by side: Korben vs Kory Korben vs Korey Korben vs Korbin
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Korben
Jahlil #2773
2,468 births · Peak 2016
Wynston #2775
711 births · Peak 2023
Javonte #2772
3,919 births · Peak 1992
Jaydan #2776
3,243 births · Peak 2009
Bentzion #2771
561 births · Peak 2024
Jayven #2777
2,132 births · Peak 2015
Calen #2770
2,494 births · Peak 2011
Cylas #2778
1,034 births · Peak 2015
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1989–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Korben: #2774 Boys' Name - 2,282 Births, Peak 2013." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/korben. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Korben draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.