Holding steady, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Corbett since 1892
Babies named Corbett per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1971, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Corbett's real moment was 1892.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 106 |
| 1900s | 11 |
| 1910s | 126 |
| 1920s | 239 |
| 1930s | 139 |
| 1940s | 181 |
| 1950s | 155 |
| 1960s | 214 |
| 1970s | 392 |
| 1980s | 207 |
| 1990s | 230 |
| 2000s | 177 |
| 2010s | 180 |
| 2020s | 76 |
Meaning & origin
Corbett entered U.S. birth records in 1892, its peak year, though usage has remained stable at low levels ever since. In 2025, the name ranked 7679th with a frequency of about 1 in 170,808 newborns. Its trajectory over the decades has been flat, showing no dramatic revival. Corbett is predominantly used for boys and has not seen significant regional clustering, appearing rarely across states.
Corbett is an English surname derived from the Old French word 'corb' (crow) with the diminutive suffix '-et', meaning 'little crow'. It was originally used as a nickname for someone thought to resemble a crow, perhaps in appearance or voice. The name transitioned to use as a given name in the late 19th century, particularly in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Corb, Cory
Variants: Corbet
Sibling names for Corbett
Names that share Corbett's style, for a brother or sister.
