Coal town or dark settlement
Colben is likely a modern variant of the English surname Colton or the Germanic name Kolben. It traditionally refers to a settlement known for coal or a dark, stony area. In some contexts, it may also be linked to the Old Norse name Kolbiórn, meaning 'black bear'.
Less common today
Colben isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,187 in 2009.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
