Corbett
Every Corbett since 1892 — 2,433 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Corbett
Corbett is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,781 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1892, 2,433 American babies have been named Corbett. Its peak came in 1971, when 54 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Corbett stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Corbett year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #7,781 |
| 2024 | 9 | #8,455 |
| 2023 | 15 | #5,990 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,161 |
| 2021 | 18 | #5,155 |
| 2020 | 16 | #5,503 |
| 2019 | 23 | #4,359 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5,361 |
| 2017 | 16 | #5,573 |
| 2016 | 15 | #5,840 |
| 2015 | 20 | #4,747 |
| 2014 | 20 | #4,734 |
| 2013 | 18 | #5,015 |
| 2012 | 25 | #4,031 |
| 2011 | 16 | #5,471 |
| 2010 | 10 | #7,695 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7,313 |
| 2008 | 20 | #4,748 |
| 2007 | 12 | #6,702 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4,710 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6,298 |
| 2004 | 22 | #4,038 |
| 2003 | 22 | #3,861 |
| 2002 | 21 | #3,935 |
| 2001 | 17 | #4,515 |
| 2000 | 21 | #3,792 |
| 1995 | 24 | #2,937 |
| 1990 | 30 | #2,322 |
| 1985 | 17 | #2,853 |
| 1980 | 18 | #2,635 |
| 1975 | 36 | #1,480 |
| 1970 | 45 | #1,239 |
| 1965 | 28 | #1,459 |
| 1960 | 15 | #2,143 |
| 1955 | 13 | #2,235 |
| 1950 | 15 | #1,955 |
| 1945 | 13 | #1,944 |
| 1940 | 15 | #1,817 |
| 1935 | 9 | #2,568 |
| 1930 | 15 | #1,983 |
| 1925 | 31 | #1,307 |
| 1920 | 32 | #1,276 |
| 1915 | 15 | #1,894 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | 6 | #1,198 |
| 1895 | 11 | #647 |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Corbett in 2025?
Corbett ranked #7,781 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Corbett?
2,433 babies have been named Corbett in the United States since 1892, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Corbett most popular?
Corbett peaked in 1971, when 54 newborns received the name.
Is Corbett a boy or girl name?
Corbett is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Corbett rising or falling?
Corbett is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.