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UK boy's name

Korbon

An invented name likely inspired by the term "carbon" and the Klingon language.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2002. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Korbon is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Korbon popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2002 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3225, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2002 to 2002. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Korbon is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Korbon. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2003 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Korbon ranked #3225 for boys in England and Wales in 2002, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2002, when 3 boys were registered as Korbon.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Korbon as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3225

2002

Births in 2002

3

Latest year

Peak year

2002

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Korbon mean?

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.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Korbon by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Korbon was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2000s #3225 3 1

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FAQ

Korbon: questions and answers

How popular is the name Korbon in the UK right now?

In 2002, Korbon was ranked #3225 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Korbon most popular?

The peak year on record was 2002, with 3 babies registered as Korbon in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Korbon?

An invented name likely inspired by the term "carbon" and the Klingon language.

How many people are called Korbon in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Korbon across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.