Cobin
A masculine name derived from the French name "Coban", meaning "helmet-maker".
Name Census estimates that about 192 living Americans carry the first name Cobin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Cobin today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cobin births was 2009 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cobin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
192
~ 1 in 1,785,179 Americans
Peak year
2009
21 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2018 SSA rank
#12,531
Tracked since 1985
Popularity
Cobin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cobin from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 110 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Cobin remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cobin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Cobin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Cobin
The name Cobin has its origins in the ancient Germanic languages, specifically in Old High German and Old Norse. It is believed to have derived from the root word "kob," which means "helmet" or "head protection." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with warriors or soldiers who wore helmets in battle.
During the Middle Ages, the name Cobin was prevalent in various regions of Europe, particularly in areas with strong Germanic cultural influences. It was commonly found in regions such as modern-day Germany, Austria, and Scandinavia. The name also had variations in spelling, including Kobin, Kobyn, and Cobyn.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cobin can be traced back to the 9th century, when a Frankish nobleman named Cobin von Aachen was mentioned in historical chronicles. He was a prominent figure during the reign of Charlemagne and played a significant role in the expansion of the Carolingian Empire.
In the 11th century, a notable figure named Cobin the Brave was recognized for his valor and leadership during the First Crusade. He was a knight from the Duchy of Swabia and is said to have fought alongside Godfrey of Bouillon in the successful siege of Jerusalem in 1099.
Another famous bearer of the name was Cobin von Trier, a German monk and scholar who lived in the 13th century. He was renowned for his extensive knowledge of theology and philosophy and is credited with writing several influential treatises on religious subjects.
During the Renaissance period, a Dutch painter named Cobin van Eyck (1390-1441) gained recognition for his remarkable contributions to the art world. He was known for his realistic and detailed portraiture, and his works were highly sought after by wealthy patrons across Europe.
In the 16th century, Cobin Müntzer (1489-1525) was a prominent figure in the German Peasants' War. He was a radical Protestant reformer and theologian who advocated for social and economic reforms, leading to his eventual execution for his role in the uprising.
These examples showcase the historical significance and widespread use of the name Cobin across various regions and time periods, particularly in areas with strong Germanic cultural roots.
People
Cobin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cobin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Cobin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cobin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 192 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cobin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,785,179 US residents.
Is Cobin a common name?
We classify Cobin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 195 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cobin most popular?
The single biggest year for Cobin was 2009, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cobin is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Cobin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cobin in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.