Cobain
Pronunciation: [ k-OHB-ayn ]
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Cobain first appeared in US Social Security records in 2004.
Over 195 babies have been named Cobain in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cobain is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #17,134 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #17,134
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Cobain
Cobain is a boy name .
Cobain is currently ranked #17,134 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cobain include Cob, Coba, Cobay, Cobaie, Coy, Coie, and Cobkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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