boy's name
Coban
KOH-bun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 102
Coban is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2006, when 8 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 175,654 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2002.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Coban Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 37 |
| 2010s | 42 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 15 |
How Popular Is Coban?
In 2025, Coban was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Coban Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Coban
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Coban Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Coban over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Coban
- English KOH-bun
Sibling Names for Coban
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Coban — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Coban
How popular is the name Coban?
In 2025, Coban was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Coban a girl's or a boy's name?
Coban is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Coban?
Coban has 2 syllables.
When was Coban most popular?
Coban peaked in 2006, when 8 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Coban a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Coban currently ranks #5,259 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.