Coben is an uncommon yet distinctive given name of Hebrew origin, often derived from the word "kovein," meaning "desire" or "longing." It has been predominantly used in America since the mid-20th century but remains relatively rare elsewhere. The name Coben has no known variants or related names.
"The name Coben experienced a notable peak in popularity between 2003 and 2008, with the highest number of births recorded in 2006 at 14. After this period, the number of newborns named Coben gradually decreased, reaching its lowest point in recent years with only 5 births each in 2016 and 2020. Over the span of nearly two decades (from 2000 to 2020), a total of 125 babies were given the name Coben."