Holding steady.
Popularity of Corbet since 1913
Babies named Corbet per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1974, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Corbet's real moment was 1913.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 49 |
| 1920s | 75 |
| 1930s | 47 |
| 1940s | 42 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 35 |
| 1970s | 47 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Corbet is a rare given name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1913, its peak year of usage. Despite that early appearance, the name never achieved enough use to rank among the top 1000 names in any year, and by 2025 its one-in-N popularity figure was unavailable due to insufficient data. The trajectory of the name has been stable, meaning it has seen minimal fluctuation in usage over the decades. Corbet likely remains a variant of the more familiar Corbin, though its distinct spelling gives it a surname-like quality.
Corbet likely derives from the Old French 'corbet' meaning 'little crow' or 'raven', a diminutive of 'corb'. It may have originated as a nickname for someone with dark hair or a raucous voice. Alternatively, it could be a variant of Corbin, which shares the same root. The name saw limited use in the early 20th century but never gained widespread popularity in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Corb, Cory
Sibling names for Corbet
Names that share Corbet's style, for a brother or sister.
