Will my child share the name Coben with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Coben per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Coben in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Coben becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Coben has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 989 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1507 in 2012. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

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.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3255

Coben

Coben is a distinctive choice, ranked #3255 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Coben in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#3255

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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.