Corvin
Corvin is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Raven or dark-haired.
Origin and history
Corvin is a masculine given name of Latin origin, derived from 'corvinus', meaning raven or crow. It shares roots with the Roman family surname Corvinus and the related Hungarian name Corvinus, made famous by King Matthias Corvinus. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare but steady choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
808 babies in the United States have been named Corvin since 1880. It ranks #3868 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1797.
States where it is most popular
- TX (47.8 %)
- CA (14.9 %)
- WA (14.9 %)
- FL (7.5 %)
- GA (7.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 15 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 10 |
| 1970-1980 | 11 |
| 1980-1990 | 18 |
| 1990-2000 | 50 |
| 2000-2010 | 240 |
| 2010-2019 | 329 |
| 2020-2029 | 130 |
Nicknames
Cory, Corv
Fun facts
- The name originates from the Latin 'Corvinus', famously borne by the 15th-century Hungarian king Matthias Corvinus.
- It shares its etymological root with the biological avian family Corvidae, which includes ravens and crows.