Corby
Every Corby since 1922 — 1,658 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Corby
Corby is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,417 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1922, 1,658 American babies have been named Corby — about 82% boys and 18% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1973, when 64 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 Corby stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Corby 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 | — | — | 5 | #12,417 |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | 5 | #12,502 |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | 6 | #11,045 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | 8 | #8,931 |
| 2013 | — | — | 5 | #12,506 |
| 2012 | — | — | 6 | #11,065 |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | 8 | #9,142 |
| 2008 | — | — | 5 | #12,877 |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | 6 | #10,926 |
| 2005 | — | — | 6 | #10,348 |
| 2004 | — | — | 10 | #7,068 |
| 2003 | — | — | 6 | #9,798 |
| 2002 | — | — | 16 | #4,743 |
| 2001 | — | — | 11 | #6,094 |
| 2000 | — | — | 18 | #4,243 |
| 1995 | — | — | 32 | #2,403 |
| 1990 | 6 | #11,723 | 14 | #4,009 |
| 1985 | — | — | 24 | #2,238 |
| 1980 | — | — | 24 | #2,168 |
| 1975 | — | — | 58 | #1,101 |
| 1970 | — | — | 37 | #1,376 |
| 1965 | 9 | #4,558 | 17 | #1,933 |
| 1960 | 9 | #4,507 | 17 | #1,980 |
| 1955 | 28 | #2,029 | 19 | #1,798 |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | 5 | #3,763 |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Corby in 2025?
Corby ranked #12,417 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Corby?
1,658 babies have been named Corby in the United States since 1922, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Corby most popular?
Corby peaked in 1973, when 64 newborns received the name.
Is Corby a boy or girl name?
Corby is used for both: about 18% of babies named Corby have been girls and 82% boys.
Is the name Corby rising or falling?
Corby is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.