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Cobain: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: c-ohb-ah-een
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Popularity: 16737
Origin: Ireland
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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Northern Europe
Meaning: Irish surname originating in County Tyrone, Ulster.

Cobain is an Irish surname originating in County Tyrone, Ulster. It is most famously associated with Kurt Cobain, the lead singer of Nirvana. The name has become iconic in music history, symbolizing the grunge movement and alternative rock culture. While not as commonly used as Kurt, Cobain remains a significant name in popular culture.

Cobain Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Cobain is currently #16737 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Cobain is currently #7241 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Cobain is currently #8808 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Cobain is currently #3824 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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