Korbin
Korbin is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Raven or crow; small raven.
Origin and history
Korbin is a modern spelling variant of Corbin, which derives from the Anglo-Norman French 'corbin', meaning 'crow' or 'raven' (from the Latin 'corvus'). It is occasionally linked to the German name Korbinian, honoring Saint Corbinian. In the United States, Korbin gained popularity in the late 1990s as a contemporary alternative to classic surname-based names.
Popularity in the United States
9,334 babies in the United States have been named Korbin since 1880. It ranks #1248 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #858.
States where it is most popular
- TX (13.4 %)
- IN (5.7 %)
- OH (5.1 %)
- UT (4.5 %)
- MO (4.4 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 74 |
| 1990-2000 | 709 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,559 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,504 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,483 |
Famous people named Korbin
- Korbin Albert: Soccer Player, Athlete
Nicknames
Korb, Korby
Fun facts
- Korbin is a modern phonetic spelling of Corbin, substituting the traditional 'C' with a 'K' for a contemporary feel.
- The name entered the U.S. top 1000 boy names in the late 1990s and has remained a stable choice into the 2020s.