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Korben

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAWR-bin /ˈkɔɹ.bɪn/High

Meaning: RavenMedium

In 30 seconds: Korben is an English boy's name meaning 'raven', sharing its dark-bird imagery with the older name Corbin.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Popular Culture
MeaningRaven
U.S. rank (2024)#2761 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births47 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,242

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319892024

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

History & Origin

The meaning behind Korben is 'raven', and it sits in the English-language tradition. The spelling with a K gives a modern, streamlined look to a name that echoes the more established Corbin. Most of its recognition comes through that related form rather than a long record of its own.

Phonetically it is two firm syllables, KOR-ben, easy to say and to spell despite the unusual K. Actors Corbin Bernsen and Corbin Bleu carry the C-spelled cousin, which keeps the sound familiar even where Korben itself is new.

Did you know? Korben is a spelling variant of Corbin, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'raven' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Korben — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Nicknames

Famous Bearers

  • Corbin Bernsen (1954–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • Corbin Bleu (1989–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Korben…

Corbin— The established raven name that Korben restyles with a K.
Korbin— A near-twin spelling of the same raven name.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Korben mean?

Korben is usually explained as meaning 'raven' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Korben?

It's commonly said KAWR-bin /ˈkɔɹ.bɪn/.

Is Korben a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Korben is used as a boy name.

How popular is Korben?

In 2024, Korben ranked #2761 in the U.S. for boys, with 47 births recorded.