Cobain Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Brave or bold
Meaning of the Name Cobain
Cobain is an English surname that originated from the Old Norse name Kobbi, meaning 'brave' or 'bold'. It is most commonly associated with Kurt Cobain, the lead singer of the rock band Nirvana. The name gained popularity as a given name after his rise to fame.
Popularity of the Name Cobain
The popularity for the name Cobain peaked in popularity in the year 2017 with 20 births, which ranked number 10,779 out of 30,076 unique names for that year. Cobain had the most male births in 2017 with 20, which ranked number 4,742 out of 14,245 male names. The number of births for the name Cobain has increased sharply over the last ten years from 6 births to 19 births, an increase of 216.67%. Among males, Cobain has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 19 births, an increase of 216.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Cobain
- 10 Year Trend of Cobain: 216.67%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Cobain: 216.67%
Popularity of Cobain by State
For males, Cobain was most popular in Western states with 7 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 7 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Cobain. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 | 2013 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Cobain
- Total Births of Cobain: 21 (12.22%)
- Male Births of Cobain: 21 (12.22%)
Given the upward trend of Cobain over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 12.22% increase in total births, for a total of 21 births in 2024. Male births for Cobain have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 21 male births in 2024, an increase of 12.22%.