Colburn
boy nameColburn entered the US charts in 1919, peaked at #3010 in 1948, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1919–2025
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rank today
#3010
peak (1948)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4168 |
| 1930s | #3113 |
| 1940s | #3339 |
| 1970s | #4538 |
| 1980s | #6005 |
| 1990s | #6580 |
| 2000s | #11399 |
| 2010s | #12194 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Colburn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Colburn alive today was born around 1992, making them about 33 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Colburn in 2025?
- Colburn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Colburn most popular?
- Colburn peaked in 1948, reaching #3010 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Colburn with classmates?
- Colburn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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