From the town of Kobenz
A surname-turned-first-name likely derived from the Austrian town of Kobenz. It gained global recognition as a given name due to the cultural influence of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain, embodying a rebellious, alternative spirit.
Less common today
Cobain isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,910 in 2017.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Lead singer and guitarist of the rock band Nirvana
