Colburn
Pronunciation: [ k-OHLB-ern ]
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Colburn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 140 babies have been named Colburn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Colburn is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #32,714 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #32,714
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Colburn
Colburn is a boy name .
Colburn is currently ranked #32,714 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Colburn include Col, Colb, Colby, Colbie, Urn, Urny, Urnie, Coy, Coie, and Colkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Colburn include Colby . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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