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Coburn

♂ Boy

Pronounced KOH-burn /ˈkoʊ.bərn/High

Meaning: A Scottish/English surname — from cald, 'cold', + burna, 'a stream/brook', hence 'the cold stream'; we note the surnameLow

In 30 seconds: The cool stream; the cold brook: Coburn is a Scottish/English surname. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowScottish, English
MeaningA Scottish/English surname — from cald, 'cold', + burna, 'a stream/brook', hence 'the cold stream'; we note the surname
U.S. rank (2025)#12409 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1943
Total births (all-time)≈ 252

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219132025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Coburn is a Scottish/English surname — from cald, 'cold', + burna, 'a stream/brook', hence 'the cold stream' (we note the surname). A crisp, modern name (said 'KOH-burn').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern surname-name. Rare, the-cold-stream at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Coburn means 'the cold stream' (cald + burna) — a crisp Scottish/English surname-name (we note the surname; said 'KOH-burn').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Coburn — surname

Variations

CockburnCoburneColburn

Nicknames

Cole

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Coburn mean?

Coburn is a Scottish/English surname — 'the cold stream' (cald + burna). We note the surname.

How do you pronounce Coburn?

It's said KOH-burn /ko.brn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Coburn a boy or girl name?

Coburn is a boy's name.

How popular is Coburn?

Coburn is a very rare name in the U.S.

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