Korben
Boy name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Korben: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2003.
Korben first appeared in Scotland as a modern spelling twist on Corbin, an Old French surname meaning “little crow” or “raven,” ultimately from the Latin *corvus*. Though no real historical figures bear this exact form, it gained worldwide recognition through Korben Dallas, the heroic protagonist of Luc Besson’s 1997 sci-fi film *The Fifth Element*, played by Bruce Willis. That cinematic legacy gives the name a futuristic, adventurous edge. No major places are directly linked, but the root *corb-* appears in place names like Corby in England. The variant Corbin remains more traditional, while Korben’s sleek “K” and sci-fi association appeal to parents seeking a distinctive, modern-feeling choice.
Boy 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20033 babies
- Latest (2005)
- #5353 babies
- Total births
- 6since 2003
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y