Declining since 2014, #512 for boys today.
Popularity of Corbin since 1891
Babies named Corbin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 11 |
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 115 |
| 1920s | 152 |
| 1930s | 109 |
| 1940s | 132 |
| 1950s | 182 |
| 1960s | 294 |
| 1970s | 648 |
| 1980s | 1,569 |
| 1990s | 6,226 |
| 2000s | 11,651 |
| 2010s | 15,570 |
| 2020s | 4,448 |
Meaning & origin
Corbin has been steadily used in the United States since the late 19th century, first recorded in 1891. It reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking 260th nationally, before beginning a gradual decline. By 2025, it stands at rank 512, a notable drop that reflects shifting tastes away from surname-style names of its era. Despite the fall, Corbin maintains a solid presence in states like South Dakota, North Dakota, and West Virginia, where it appears among the most favored names. The name's trajectory shows a falling trend since its peak, but it remains a recognizable choice with a strong, earthy sound and a straightforward meaning tied to the raven, a bird known for intelligence in folklore.
Corbin derives from the Old French 'corbin', meaning 'crow' or 'raven', a diminutive of 'corbeau'. It was originally a surname used for someone with dark hair or a raven-like appearance. The name came to England with the Normans and has been used as a given name since the 19th century.
Where Corbin is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Corby, Cory
Sibling names for Corbin
Names that share Corbin's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Avery, Caitlyn, Mackenzie, Paige, Sydney, Arden, Finley, Brienne, Cameo, Carrigan, Chevelle, Delaina, Keren, Kolbie, Korin, Lynae, Lynelle, Maelynn, Mylee, Rayven, Reegan, Rowyn, Stormie, Wrenleigh, Alinda, Aubryn, Brenlee, Calyn, Cambri, Correne, Cortlyn, Delayne, Kamry, Kayanna, Korrina, Laryn, Malon, Marelyn, Marney, Starling, Yaslin, Amberle, Aslin, Aylee, Brinna, Champagne, Corinda, Darlen, Darly, Denym, Dimond, Hartlyn, Kenzy, Kerith, Kursten, Lerin, Lundy, Megin, Milynn, Neylan, Rawlings, Siddalee, Tannis, Teralyn, Averlee, Carlei, Malyn, Andilynn, Devony, Devri, Holliday, Jacqueli, Jarica, Jorryn, Karn, Lachlyn, Lakie, Landi, Larken, Lenzi, Magon, Noralynn, Novelle, Orella, Quinne, Raylynne, Reighan, Reylene, Ronnae
Brothers: Carson, Declan, Griffin, Landon, Preston, Brecken, Dallen, Kenyon, Cardell, Perrin, Tavin, Torian, Arrington, Baird, Breton, Chastin, Cordale, Cordaro, Darwyn, Devlyn, Jaryn, Jorian, Keenon, Kenon, Kohlton, Koran, Maclin, Olvin, Renwick, Revan, Rolan, Rook, Tarin, Toren, Torren, Torrin, Tremain, Weylin, Brae, Breland, Brendin, Byrant, Chandon, Chaseton, Chasten, Coburn, Corbet, Coren, Corion, Deklyn, Delsin, Gared, Jaris, Kamon, Keilon, Kinney, Korvin, Maguire, Rawlin, Rigdon, Tannen, Torion, Torris, Warrick, Wylan, Brentin, Sorren, Trelyn, Adren, Chanceler, Cortlan, Dacian, Deavin, Dorrien, Kerrion, Kohyn, Korby, Koron, Marbin, Ridgely, Rowin, Rushton, Taevin, Tobyn, Toran, Torrion, Travoris, Trypp, Zedric
Names like Corbin
Names whose popularity has moved with Corbin's over the last 50 years.
