Korbin
Boy name · #1173 in 2025 · Uniqueness 80/100
In 2025, 176 baby boys were named Korbin, placing it at #1173 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #592, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 10,227 boys born in 2025 was named Korbin.
The 49-year story
Korbin first appears in the Social Security records in 1976, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2014, when 545 boys were named Korbin — good for #511 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Korbin per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Korbin in class?
Korbin scores 80 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Korbin will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Korbin is most common
Geography matters for names, and Korbin is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Korbins were TX (18), KY (9), MO (9), AL (8), LA (8). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Korbin
Statistically, parents drawn to Korbin tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Corbin, Kolten, Kamryn, Kallen, and Kellan.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Korbin | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 176 | #1169 |
| 2024 | 221 | #1011 |
| 2023 | 215 | #1017 |
| 2022 | 245 | #935 |
| 2021 | 272 | #858 |
| 2020 | 354 | #709 |
| 2019 | 369 | #689 |
| 2018 | 381 | #664 |
| 2017 | 457 | #597 |
| 2016 | 444 | #606 |
| 2015 | 467 | #592 |
| 2014 | 545 | #511 |
| 2013 | 501 | #531 |
| 2012 | 463 | #561 |
| 2011 | 480 | #528 |
| 2010 | 397 | #621 |
| 2009 | 312 | #742 |
| 2008 | 334 | #703 |
| 2007 | 382 | #635 |
| 2006 | 256 | #799 |
| 2005 | 239 | #802 |
| 2004 | 272 | #705 |
| 2003 | 225 | #775 |
| 2002 | 206 | #816 |
| 2001 | 175 | #897 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Korbin a popular boy name?
Korbin ranked #1173 among boys in 2025 with 176 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #592.
When was the name Korbin most popular?
Korbin peaked in 2014, when 545 American boys received the name (ranked #511 that year). Since 2014 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Korbin?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 10,227 newborn American boys was named Korbin. It scores 80/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.