Will my child share the name Coben with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 10 UK babies named Coben per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Coben in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Coben becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Coben is declining: down 193 places since 2020, to #2,269 in 2025. It peaked at #1,507 in 2012.

Is Coben a good choice for a distinctive name?

Coben is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Coben a popular baby name in the United States?

Coben does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Coben

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Coben is a distinctive choice, ranked #2269 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Coben in their class.

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About the Name Coben

Coben has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 989 places in five years. It was most popular in 2012 at #1507 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2002.

Coben is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Coben in their class.