Corbett Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KOR-bet //ˈkɔːrbɛt//
Origin: French; English
Meaning: French: raven; English: from the raven's hill
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Corbett has its roots in the Old French word "corbet," which means "raven." This term is derived from the Latin "corvus," also meaning "raven," which in turn comes from the Proto-Indo-European root "*kormus." The name entered the English language following the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, when many Old French terms were adopted into English, particularly in the context of names and surnames. As a surname, Corbett was likely used to denote someone who had a connection to the raven, either symbolically or literally, perhaps indicating a person with dark hair or a particular characteristic associated with the bird.
Historically, the name Corbett has been borne by various notable figures, including medieval knights and nobles in England. One significant milestone is the use of the name in the 12th century when it began to appear in records as a surname.
The name is also associated with the Corbett family, who were landowners in England during the Middle Ages, and it appears in various historical documents, including the Domesday Book of 1086, which recorded landholdings in England. Culturally, the raven has long been a symbol of mystery and intelligence in various traditions, contributing to the name's enduring resonance.
In folklore, ravens are often depicted as messengers or omens, which may have enhanced the name's appeal. Additionally, diminutive forms such as "Corby" have emerged in some contexts, reflecting a more affectionate or informal usage of the name.
Overall, Corbett carries with it a rich tapestry of linguistic and cultural significance that has persisted through the centuries.
Famous people named Corbett
In this section, you will find notable people named Corbett. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Corbett who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Corbett O'Toole is a writer best known for The Last of the Irish, The Last of the Irish, and The Last of the Irish.
Corbett H. Thigpen is a psychiatrist best known for The Three Faces of Eve, The Three Faces of Eve, and The Three Faces of Eve.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Corbett was first seen in the United States in 1892.
Corbett has ranked as high as #1068 nationally, which occurred in 1971, and has been most popular in Kentucky, California, Texas, West Virginia, and Tennessee.
In the past 5 years the name Corbett has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Corbett is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Corbett was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Corbett (2012)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Corbett.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2012 | 25 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2008 | 20 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2004 | 22 |
| 2003 | 22 |
| 2002 | 21 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2000 | 21 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 1998 | 30 |
| 1997 | 23 |
| 1996 | 22 |
| 1995 | 24 |
| 1994 | 21 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1992 | 20 |
| 1991 | 21 |
| 1990 | 30 |
| 1989 | 30 |
| 1988 | 22 |
| 1987 | 26 |
| 1986 | 25 |
| 1985 | 17 |
| 1984 | 17 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1981 | 27 |
| 1980 | 18 |
| 1979 | 25 |
| 1978 | 36 |
| 1977 | 40 |
| 1976 | 33 |
| 1975 | 36 |
| 1974 | 37 |
| 1973 | 42 |
| 1972 | 44 |
| 1971 | 54 |
| 1970 | 45 |
| 1969 | 34 |
| 1968 | 18 |
| 1967 | 28 |
| 1966 | 22 |
| 1965 | 28 |
| 1964 | 13 |
| 1963 | 25 |
| 1962 | 12 |
| 1961 | 19 |
| 1960 | 15 |
| 1959 | 12 |
| 1958 | 18 |
| 1957 | 18 |
| 1956 | 12 |
| 1955 | 13 |
| 1954 | 14 |
| 1953 | 17 |
| 1952 | 20 |
| 1951 | 16 |
| 1950 | 15 |
| 1949 | 24 |
| 1948 | 24 |
| 1947 | 15 |
| 1946 | 20 |
| 1945 | 13 |
| 1944 | 19 |
| 1943 | 18 |
| 1942 | 19 |
| 1941 | 14 |
| 1940 | 15 |
| 1938 | 21 |
| 1937 | 17 |
| 1936 | 23 |
| 1935 | 9 |
| 1934 | 14 |
| 1933 | 14 |
| 1932 | 11 |
| 1931 | 15 |
| 1930 | 15 |
| 1929 | 15 |
| 1928 | 24 |
| 1927 | 19 |
| 1926 | 22 |
| 1925 | 31 |
| 1924 | 25 |
| 1923 | 29 |
| 1922 | 25 |
| 1921 | 17 |
| 1920 | 32 |
| 1919 | 28 |
| 1918 | 13 |
| 1917 | 8 |
| 1916 | 18 |
| 1915 | 15 |
| 1914 | 16 |
| 1913 | 10 |
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1911 | 11 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1900 | 6 |
| 1899 | 5 |
| 1898 | 8 |
| 1897 | 14 |
| 1896 | 10 |
| 1895 | 11 |
| 1894 | 20 |
| 1893 | 15 |
| 1892 | 23 |