Corbett
Corbett is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Little raven or raven-haired.
Origin and history
Corbett is a surname-derived masculine given name of Anglo-Norman French origin, introduced to Britain after the Norman Conquest. Derived from a diminutive of 'corbel' (meaning raven), it historically served as a nickname or topographical surname. In the United States, it has been used consistently but moderately since the late 19th century.
Popularity in the United States
2,433 babies in the United States have been named Corbett since 1880. It ranks #2630 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1851.
States where it is most popular
- KY (42.1 %)
- TX (30.3 %)
- CA (20 %)
- WV (4.1 %)
- TN (3.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 106 |
| 1900-1910 | 11 |
| 1910-1920 | 126 |
| 1920-1930 | 239 |
| 1930-1940 | 139 |
| 1940-1950 | 181 |
| 1950-1960 | 155 |
| 1960-1970 | 214 |
| 1970-1980 | 392 |
| 1980-1990 | 207 |
| 1990-2000 | 230 |
| 2000-2010 | 177 |
| 2010-2019 | 180 |
| 2020-2029 | 76 |
Famous people named Corbett
- Corbett Monica: Comedian, Actor
Nicknames
Cory, Corby
Fun facts
- The name derives from the Old French word 'corbet', a diminutive of 'corb' meaning raven.
- Like many occupational and family names, Corbett transitioned into use as an aristocratic given name in English-speaking countries.