Corbin
Corbin is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Raven or crow; dark-haired.
Origin and history
Corbin is a surname turned given name originating from the Old French word 'corbin', a diminutive of 'corb', meaning raven. Historically used as a nickname for someone with dark hair or a loud voice, it transitioned into English usage following the Norman Conquest. In the modern United States, Corbin is a steadily popular masculine name with a contemporary yet traditional feel.
Popularity in the United States
41,112 babies in the United States have been named Corbin since 1880. It ranks #564 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #425.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.8 %)
- CA (5.7 %)
- OH (5.5 %)
- IN (4.8 %)
- FL (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 11 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 115 |
| 1920-1930 | 152 |
| 1930-1940 | 109 |
| 1940-1950 | 132 |
| 1950-1960 | 182 |
| 1960-1970 | 294 |
| 1970-1980 | 648 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,569 |
| 1990-2000 | 6,226 |
| 2000-2010 | 11,651 |
| 2010-2019 | 15,570 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,448 |
Famous people named Corbin
- Corbin Bleu: Actor, Singer
- Corbin Bernsen: Actor, Director
- Corbin Burnes: Athlete
Nicknames
Corby, Corrie
Fun facts
- Brought to England by the Normans after 1066, originally serving as a descriptive nickname for dark-haired individuals.
- It was established as an English family name for centuries before gaining modern popularity as a given name.