boy's name
Kobain
koh-BAYN (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 46
Kobain is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2014, when 8 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 2010.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Kobain Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 2010s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 34 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 12 |
How Popular Is Kobain?
In 2024, Kobain was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Kobain
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kobain Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kobain over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kobain
- English koh-BAYN
Sibling Names for Kobain
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kobain — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kobain
How popular is the name Kobain?
In 2024, Kobain was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Kobain a girl's or a boy's name?
Kobain is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kobain?
Kobain has 2 syllables.
When was Kobain most popular?
Kobain peaked in 2014, when 8 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.