Corwin Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KOR-win //ˈkɔːrwɪn//
Origin: English; Welsh
Meaning: English: friend of the heart; Welsh: spear friend
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Corwin has its roots in Old English, derived from the elements "cū" meaning "cow" and "wine" meaning "friend" or "protector." This etymological combination suggests a literal meaning of "friend of the cows" or "protector of cattle," reflecting the agrarian society of early medieval England where livestock held significant value. The name evolved through various forms, including the Old English "Cūwine," before being adopted into Middle English as "Corwin." It eventually made its way into modern English usage, retaining its original phonetic structure.
Historically, the name Corwin appears in various contexts, notably in medieval England where it was used as both a given name and a surname. Notable figures include Corwin of Castle Corwin, a nobleman mentioned in historical texts from the 12th century.
The name also appears in the context of the English Reformation, where it was recorded in parish registers and legal documents, indicating its presence in the social fabric of the time. The name's association with nobility and land ownership contributed to its endurance through the centuries.
Culturally, Corwin has been associated with themes of loyalty and protection, resonating with the pastoral and agrarian traditions of early English society. The name embodies a connection to the land and community, which may have contributed to its lasting appeal.
Additionally, diminutive forms such as "Cory" have emerged, though they are less historically significant. Overall, Corwin reflects a blend of linguistic heritage and cultural significance that has allowed it to persist through the ages.
Famous people named Corwin
In this section, you will find notable people named Corwin. 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 Corwin who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Corwin Allen is a television producer best known for The Amazing Race, Survivor, and Big Brother.
Corwin Hargrove is a writer and director best known for his work on various independent films.
Fictional characters named Corwin
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Corwin is a fictional character from the novel series The Chronicles of Amber. He is the protagonist who navigates the complex politics and power struggles of the royal family of Amber.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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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)
The name Corwin 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 Corwin was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Corwin (2016)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 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 Corwin.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 24 |
| 2023 | 27 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2019 | 26 |
| 2018 | 31 |
| 2017 | 38 |
| 2016 | 41 |
| 2015 | 43 |
| 2014 | 41 |
| 2013 | 55 |
| 2012 | 51 |
| 2011 | 45 |
| 2010 | 57 |
| 2009 | 55 |
| 2008 | 56 |
| 2007 | 69 |
| 2006 | 44 |
| 2005 | 57 |
| 2004 | 40 |
| 2003 | 66 |
| 2002 | 51 |
| 2001 | 50 |
| 2000 | 61 |
| 1999 | 49 |
| 1998 | 49 |
| 1997 | 47 |
| 1996 | 63 |
| 1995 | 63 |
| 1994 | 66 |
| 1993 | 72 |
| 1992 | 83 |
| 1991 | 86 |
| 1990 | 79 |
| 1989 | 96 |
| 1988 | 96 |
| 1987 | 85 |
| 1986 | 47 |
| 1985 | 34 |
| 1984 | 42 |
| 1983 | 36 |
| 1982 | 50 |
| 1981 | 51 |
| 1980 | 50 |
| 1979 | 55 |
| 1978 | 50 |
| 1977 | 50 |
| 1976 | 42 |
| 1975 | 46 |
| 1974 | 36 |
| 1973 | 45 |
| 1972 | 64 |
| 1971 | 54 |
| 1970 | 72 |
| 1969 | 68 |
| 1968 | 45 |
| 1967 | 31 |
| 1966 | 35 |
| 1965 | 29 |
| 1964 | 32 |
| 1963 | 31 |
| 1962 | 28 |
| 1961 | 47 |
| 1960 | 38 |
| 1959 | 41 |
| 1958 | 41 |
| 1957 | 42 |
| 1956 | 33 |
| 1955 | 29 |
| 1954 | 38 |
| 1953 | 26 |
| 1952 | 24 |
| 1951 | 17 |
| 1950 | 14 |
| 1949 | 17 |
| 1948 | 19 |
| 1947 | 21 |
| 1946 | 19 |
| 1945 | 15 |
| 1944 | 18 |
| 1943 | 21 |
| 1942 | 25 |
| 1941 | 22 |
| 1940 | 18 |
| 1939 | 21 |
| 1938 | 13 |
| 1937 | 24 |
| 1936 | 19 |
| 1935 | 20 |
| 1934 | 18 |
| 1933 | 19 |
| 1932 | 17 |
| 1931 | 15 |
| 1930 | 15 |
| 1929 | 17 |
| 1928 | 16 |
| 1927 | 19 |
| 1926 | 20 |
| 1925 | 28 |
| 1924 | 30 |
| 1923 | 23 |
| 1922 | 26 |
| 1921 | 21 |
| 1920 | 28 |
| 1919 | 25 |
| 1918 | 19 |
| 1917 | 27 |
| 1916 | 20 |
| 1915 | 25 |
| 1914 | 22 |
| 1913 | 17 |
| 1912 | 9 |
| 1910 | 6 |
| 1904 | 5 |
| 1900 | 6 |