Corbin
An Anglo-Norman nickname from corb (“crow”), or shortened from the Corbinian, the name of a Frankish eighth-century saint, probably from Latin corvus (“crow, raven”).
Every Corbin since 1891 — 41,777 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Corbin
Corbin is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #512 in 2025 with 586 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1891, 41,777 American babies have been named Corbin. Its peak came in 2014, when 1,943 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Corbin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Corbin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,271 | 586 | #512 |
| 2024 | — | — | 651 | #474 |
| 2023 | 16 | #7,003 | 678 | #455 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,360 | 723 | #429 |
| 2021 | 18 | #6,462 | 891 | #365 |
| 2020 | 16 | #6,995 | 919 | #347 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,439 | 1,181 | #291 |
| 2018 | 23 | #5,493 | 1,265 | #278 |
| 2017 | 22 | #5,705 | 1,422 | #258 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,084 | 1,605 | #237 |
| 2015 | 18 | #6,787 | 1,768 | #221 |
| 2014 | 13 | #8,588 | 1,930 | #203 |
| 2013 | 15 | #7,847 | 1,707 | #217 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,481 | 1,618 | #222 |
| 2011 | 15 | #7,884 | 1,713 | #207 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,362 | 1,361 | #252 |
| 2009 | 12 | #9,525 | 1,224 | #278 |
| 2008 | 14 | #8,634 | 1,345 | #262 |
| 2007 | 10 | #11,013 | 1,465 | #245 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,421 | 1,180 | #291 |
| 2005 | 16 | #7,220 | 1,067 | #309 |
| 2004 | 18 | #6,549 | 1,212 | #270 |
| 2003 | 12 | #8,634 | 1,112 | #280 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,134 | 1,020 | #293 |
| 2001 | 17 | #6,386 | 992 | #296 |
| 2000 | 24 | #4,823 | 1,034 | #292 |
| 1995 | 36 | #3,164 | 555 | #412 |
| 1990 | 16 | #5,611 | 529 | #426 |
| 1985 | — | — | 54 | #1,307 |
| 1980 | — | — | 64 | #1,136 |
| 1975 | — | — | 66 | #1,010 |
| 1970 | — | — | 68 | #980 |
| 1965 | — | — | 25 | #1,567 |
| 1960 | — | — | 18 | #1,919 |
| 1955 | — | — | 21 | #1,691 |
| 1950 | — | — | 6 | #3,391 |
| 1945 | — | — | 9 | #2,427 |
| 1940 | — | — | 13 | #2,004 |
| 1935 | — | — | 13 | #2,054 |
| 1930 | — | — | 14 | #2,098 |
| 1925 | — | — | 19 | #1,817 |
| 1920 | — | — | 26 | #1,466 |
| 1915 | — | — | 16 | #1,803 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Corbin
- Corbin Bleu Actor · b. 1989
- Corbin Bernsen Actor · b. 1954
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Corbin mean?
An Anglo-Norman nickname from corb (“crow”), or shortened from the Corbinian, the name of a Frankish eighth-century saint, probably from Latin corvus (“crow, raven”).
How popular is the name Corbin in 2025?
Corbin ranked #512 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 586 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Corbin?
41,777 babies have been named Corbin in the United States since 1891, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Corbin most popular?
Corbin peaked in 2014, when 1,943 newborns received the name.
Is Corbin a boy or girl name?
Corbin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Corbin rising or falling?
Corbin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Corbin?
Well-known people named Corbin include Corbin Bleu (actor), Corbin Bernsen (actor).