Korbon
An invented name likely inspired by the term "carbon" and the Klingon language.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Korbon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Korbon today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Korbon births was 2007 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Korbon. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Korbon with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Korbon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2007
6 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#11,743
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Korbon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Korbon 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 Korbon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Korbon
The name Korbon has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known civilizations located in the region of Mesopotamia, modern-day Iraq. It is derived from the Sumerian word "kur-bun," which means "mountain dweller" or "one who lives in the hills."
In the early years of the Sumerian culture, around 3500-3000 BC, the name Korbon was likely given to individuals who resided in the mountainous regions of Mesopotamia. The name carried a sense of connection to the rugged terrain and the lifestyle associated with living in the highlands.
While there are no direct references to the name Korbon in ancient Sumerian texts or religious scriptures, it is believed to have been in use during the formative years of the Sumerian civilization. The earliest recorded examples of the name date back to around 2800 BC, found on clay tablets and other archaeological artifacts from the region.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Korbon was a Sumerian farmer and artisan who lived around 2700 BC. His name was etched on a pottery vessel discovered in the ancient city of Uruk, providing a glimpse into the use of the name during that time period.
In later centuries, the name Korbon spread to other ancient cultures in the Middle East, such as the Akkadians and Babylonians, who likely adopted it through interactions with the Sumerians. It was not uncommon for names to be shared and adapted across different civilizations in the region.
One notable figure with the name Korbon was a Babylonian scribe and scholar who lived around 1800 BC. He was known for his extensive knowledge of cuneiform writing and played a role in preserving and transmitting ancient Sumerian literature and knowledge.
Another individual with the name Korbon was a skilled artisan from the city of Nippur, located in ancient Mesopotamia, during the reign of the Kassite dynasty around 1500 BC. He was renowned for his intricate metalwork and craftsmanship, with some of his creations being discovered in archaeological excavations.
In the 9th century BC, a Phoenician trader named Korbon was known for his extensive trade routes across the Mediterranean region. He established trading posts and fostered economic relationships between various civilizations, contributing to the exchange of goods and cultural influences.
During the Hellenistic period, around 300 BC, a Greek philosopher named Korbon lived in the city of Alexandria. He was a student of the renowned philosopher Aristotle and made significant contributions to the field of metaphysics and ethics.
People
Korbon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Korbon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Korbon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Korbon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Korbon 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Korbon a common name?
We classify Korbon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Korbon most popular?
The single biggest year for Korbon was 2007, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Korbon is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Korbon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Korbon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Korbon 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.
Is Korbon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Korbon in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Korbon can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Korbon?
Find out how many Americans are named Korbon on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.