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Corben

Boy name · 11 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Corben: 11 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 2012.

The name Corben is a modern variant of Corbin, which ultimately stems from the Norman French *corbin*, meaning "crow" or "raven," often given as a nickname for someone with dark hair or a solemn appearance. In recent decades, it has been used as a distinct first name in its own right. A notable figure is Corben Bernsen, the actor best known for his role as Arnie Becker in the television series *L.A. Law*, while the name also appears in pop culture via the character Corben in the film *Strange Days*. There are no major place connections directly tied to Corben, though the related surname Corbin appears in place names across the English-speaking world. Notably, Corben shares its "raven" meaning with the more traditional Scottish name Bran, making it a sleek, modern alternative with ancient roots.

Boy 3 of 52 years

Peak year
20125 babies
Latest (2012)
#5005 babies
Total births
11since 2002
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2012 · 5
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).