Corby
Corby is a boy's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
Raven farm or settlement of Korpr.
Origin and history
Corby is an English surname and place name derived from Old Norse, likely meaning raven farm or Korpr's settlement. It has seen long-standing but low-frequency usage as a masculine given name in the United States. Today, it remains a rare choice with a distinct, rustic charm.
Popularity in the United States
1,355 babies in the United States have been named Corby since 1880. It ranks #3355 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1917.
States where it is most popular
- TX (74.6 %)
- NE (7.7 %)
- UT (5.4 %)
- CA (4.6 %)
- OH (3.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 48 |
| 1950-1960 | 142 |
| 1960-1970 | 230 |
| 1970-1980 | 418 |
| 1980-1990 | 210 |
| 1990-2000 | 176 |
| 2000-2010 | 86 |
| 2010-2019 | 25 |
| 2020-2029 | 10 |
Famous people named Corby
- Corby Kummer: Food critic, Writer
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Old Norse personal name Korpr, meaning raven, combined with the suffix -býr meaning farm or settlement.
- Corby is a town in Northamptonshire, England, which developed from a Viking settlement in the 8th century.