Corwin Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKOR-win / /ˈkɔːrwɪn/English; Welsh
Meaning
English: friend of the heart; Welsh: spear friend
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Corwin has roots in both English and Welsh cultures. In English, it is derived from the Old English elements 'cū' meaning 'cow' and 'wine' meaning 'friend'. In Welsh, it is associated with the elements 'cor' meaning 'spear' and 'gwin' meaning 'friend'. The name has been used in literature and has gained popularity in various English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Corwin has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a modest presence in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Corwyn
- Corwinne
International Variants
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Corwin was first seen in the United States in 1900. Corwin has ranked as high as #1069 nationally, which occurred in 1988, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, Texas, New York, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Corwin has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Corwin (2016)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900 | 6 |
| 1904 | 5 |
| 1910 | 6 |
| 1912 | 9 |
| 1913 | 17 |
| 1914 | 22 |
| 1915 | 25 |
| 1916 | 20 |
| 1917 | 27 |
| 1918 | 19 |
| 1919 | 25 |
| 1920 | 28 |
| 1921 | 21 |
| 1922 | 26 |
| 1923 | 23 |
| 1924 | 30 |
| 1925 | 28 |
| 1926 | 20 |
| 1927 | 19 |
| 1928 | 16 |
| 1929 | 17 |
| 1930 | 15 |
| 1931 | 15 |
| 1932 | 17 |
| 1933 | 19 |
| 1934 | 18 |
| 1935 | 20 |
| 1936 | 19 |
| 1937 | 24 |
| 1938 | 13 |
| 1939 | 21 |
| 1940 | 18 |
| 1941 | 22 |
| 1942 | 25 |
| 1943 | 21 |
| 1944 | 18 |
| 1945 | 15 |
| 1946 | 19 |
| 1947 | 21 |
| 1948 | 19 |
| 1949 | 17 |
| 1950 | 14 |
| 1951 | 17 |
| 1952 | 24 |
| 1953 | 26 |
| 1954 | 38 |
| 1955 | 29 |
| 1956 | 33 |
| 1957 | 42 |
| 1958 | 41 |
| 1959 | 41 |
| 1960 | 38 |
| 1961 | 47 |
| 1962 | 28 |
| 1963 | 31 |
| 1964 | 32 |
| 1965 | 29 |
| 1966 | 35 |
| 1967 | 31 |
| 1968 | 45 |
| 1969 | 68 |
| 1970 | 72 |
| 1971 | 54 |
| 1972 | 64 |
| 1973 | 45 |
| 1974 | 36 |
| 1975 | 46 |
| 1976 | 42 |
| 1977 | 50 |
| 1978 | 50 |
| 1979 | 55 |
| 1980 | 50 |
| 1981 | 51 |
| 1982 | 50 |
| 1983 | 36 |
| 1984 | 42 |
| 1985 | 34 |
| 1986 | 47 |
| 1987 | 85 |
| 1988 | 96 |
| 1989 | 96 |
| 1990 | 79 |
| 1991 | 86 |
| 1992 | 83 |
| 1993 | 72 |
| 1994 | 66 |
| 1995 | 63 |
| 1996 | 63 |
| 1997 | 47 |
| 1998 | 49 |
| 1999 | 49 |
| 2000 | 61 |
| 2001 | 50 |
| 2002 | 51 |
| 2003 | 66 |
| 2004 | 40 |
| 2005 | 57 |
| 2006 | 44 |
| 2007 | 69 |
| 2008 | 56 |
| 2009 | 55 |
| 2010 | 57 |
| 2011 | 45 |
| 2012 | 51 |
| 2013 | 55 |
| 2014 | 41 |
| 2015 | 43 |
| 2016 | 41 |
| 2017 | 38 |
| 2018 | 31 |
| 2019 | 26 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 27 |
| 2024 | 24 |