Corbyn
Corbyn is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Raven or raven-haired.
Origin and history
Corbyn is a modern variant of the English and French name Corbin, derived from the Old French word 'corbin', meaning raven. It gained traction as a modern given name alongside similar phonetic names like Corbin and Korbin. In the United States, it remains a moderately used choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
3,090 babies in the United States have been named Corbyn since 1880. It ranks #2318 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1403.
States where it is most popular
- TX (27.4 %)
- IN (9.5 %)
- OH (7.5 %)
- OK (5.7 %)
- MO (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 13 |
| 1990-2000 | 240 |
| 2000-2010 | 822 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,479 |
| 2020-2029 | 536 |
Fun facts
- Corbyn originally developed as a Norman surname given to individuals with dark hair or a dark complexion.
- The 'y' spelling is a modern adaptation of the traditional English surname Corbin.