Corbin Boy

Popularity: #462 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KOR-bin //ˈkɔːrbɪn//

Origin: Latin; Old French

Meaning: Latin: raven; Old French: crow

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Corbin has its roots in the Latin word "corvus," meaning "raven." This Latin term evolved into the Old French "corbin," which referred to a raven or crow, and was used as a surname in medieval France. The transition into English occurred during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many Old French names were adopted into the English language.

As a given name, Corbin has been used since the Middle Ages, often associated with the bird's symbolic meanings of intelligence and adaptability. Historically, the name Corbin appears in various forms across different cultures and languages.

In the 12th century, it was recorded in England as a surname before becoming a first name. Notably, the name is linked to several saints and biblical figures, including Saint Corbinian, a 7th-century missionary in Bavaria, who is celebrated for his role in spreading Christianity.

The name also appears in literature, such as in Geoffrey Chaucer's works during the 14th century, which helped to solidify its presence in English culture. Culturally, the raven has been a significant symbol in various traditions, often representing mystery, transformation, and the connection between the earthly and the spiritual realms.

This association may have contributed to the name's endurance over the centuries. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Corbie have been used in certain regions, reflecting local linguistic variations.

Overall, Corbin's etymological journey and historical significance underscore its deep-rooted connections to language, culture, and tradition.

Famous people named Corbin

In this section, you will find notable people named Corbin. 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 Corbin who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Corbin who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Corbin Bleu is an actor and singer best known for High School Musical, Jump In!, and Broadway's In the Heights.

Corbin Bernsen is an actor and director best known for L.A. Law, Major League, and Psych.

Fictional characters named Corbin

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Corbin Dallas is a fictional character from the film The Fifth Element. He is a former special forces major who becomes an unlikely hero in a quest to save humanity.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Corbin, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Corbin. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

ColinCameronKieranCoryCullenKellanCorinColby

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Corbin was first seen in the United States in 1891.

Corbin has ranked as high as #380 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, Indiana, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Corbin has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Corbin 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 Corbin was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

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 Corbin.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 595 586 9
2024 651 651 0
2023 694 678 16
2022 738 723 15
2021 909 891 18
2020 935 919 16
2019 1,196 1,181 15
2018 1,288 1,265 23
2017 1,444 1,422 22
2016 1,619 1,605 14
2015 1,786 1,768 18
2014 1,943 1,930 13
2013 1,722 1,707 15
2012 1,627 1,618 9
2011 1,728 1,713 15
2010 1,373 1,361 12
2009 1,236 1,224 12
2008 1,359 1,345 14
2007 1,475 1,465 10
2006 1,192 1,180 12
2005 1,083 1,067 16
2004 1,230 1,212 18
2003 1,124 1,112 12
2002 1,035 1,020 15
2001 1,009 992 17
2000 1,058 1,034 24
1999 1,005 981 24
1998 866 847 19
1997 571 548 23
1996 572 542 30
1995 591 555 36
1994 611 582 29
1993 519 506 13
1992 602 584 18
1991 571 552 19
1990 545 529 16
1989 544 525 19
1988 387 374 13
1987 242 234 8
1986 79 79 0
1985 54 54 0
1984 73 67 6
1983 64 57 7
1982 60 60 0
1981 55 55 0
1980 64 64 0
1979 68 63 5
1978 66 66 0
1977 72 72 0
1976 86 86 0
1975 66 66 0
1974 61 61 0
1973 48 48 0
1972 70 70 0
1971 48 48 0
1970 68 68 0
1969 53 53 0
1968 41 41 0
1967 32 32 0
1966 30 30 0
1965 25 25 0
1964 28 28 0
1963 20 20 0
1962 22 22 0
1961 25 25 0
1960 18 18 0
1959 18 18 0
1958 19 19 0
1957 26 26 0
1956 21 21 0
1955 21 21 0
1954 17 17 0
1953 16 16 0
1952 21 21 0
1951 17 17 0
1950 6 6 0
1949 12 12 0
1948 15 15 0
1947 16 16 0
1946 9 9 0
1945 9 9 0
1944 11 11 0
1943 11 11 0
1942 18 18 0
1941 18 18 0
1940 13 13 0
1939 9 9 0
1938 7 7 0
1937 10 10 0
1936 6 6 0
1935 13 13 0
1934 15 15 0
1933 9 9 0
1932 16 16 0
1931 10 10 0
1930 14 14 0
1929 11 11 0
1928 6 6 0
1927 10 10 0
1926 13 13 0
1925 19 19 0
1924 14 14 0
1923 15 15 0
1922 18 18 0
1921 20 20 0
1920 26 26 0
1919 14 14 0
1918 20 20 0
1917 15 15 0
1916 16 16 0
1915 16 16 0
1914 14 14 0
1913 9 9 0
1912 11 11 0
1901 5 5 0
1898 6 6 0
1891 5 5 0

Top States for Corbin (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 56
9%
OH 47
8%
CA 28
5%
FL 25
4%
MO 25
4%
AZ 24
4%
GA 24
4%
WI 24
4%
NC 23
4%
MN 21
3%
TN 20
3%
CO 19
3%
IL 18
3%
KS 18
3%
KY 17
3%
MI 17
3%
IN 17
3%
WA 17
3%
NY 15
2%
PA 13
2%
SC 13
2%
VA 13
2%
IA 12
2%
OK 12
2%
LA 11
2%
MS 10
2%
WV 9
1%
MD 9
1%
NE 7
1%
AL 7
1%
AR 7
1%
OR 7
1%
MA 6
1%
NM 6
1%
NV 6
1%
UT 6
1%
NJ 5
1%