Corbyn
Every Corbyn since 1987 — 3,590 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Corbyn
Corbyn is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,263 in 2025 with 62 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 3,590 American babies have been named Corbyn — about 86% boys and 14% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2011, when 209 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 Corbyn stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Corbyn 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 | 18 | #6,375 | 62 | #2,263 |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,324 | 70 | #2,121 |
| 2023 | 27 | #4,900 | 84 | #1,880 |
| 2022 | 24 | #5,352 | 98 | #1,722 |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,720 | 106 | #1,608 |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,390 | 116 | #1,475 |
| 2019 | 21 | #5,839 | 137 | #1,330 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,310 | 122 | #1,435 |
| 2017 | 31 | #4,505 | 127 | #1,387 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,338 | 140 | #1,297 |
| 2015 | 23 | #5,700 | 171 | #1,120 |
| 2014 | 19 | #6,514 | 155 | #1,192 |
| 2013 | 22 | #5,865 | 151 | #1,186 |
| 2012 | 16 | #7,530 | 155 | #1,175 |
| 2011 | 23 | #5,782 | 186 | #1,025 |
| 2010 | 14 | #8,368 | 135 | #1,284 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,129 | 100 | #1,595 |
| 2008 | 14 | #8,635 | 102 | #1,566 |
| 2007 | 13 | #9,135 | 98 | #1,596 |
| 2006 | — | — | 91 | #1,597 |
| 2005 | 12 | #9,020 | 85 | #1,604 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,074 | 83 | #1,583 |
| 2003 | 9 | #10,629 | 82 | #1,552 |
| 2002 | 10 | #9,659 | 56 | #1,977 |
| 2001 | 13 | #7,839 | 67 | #1,715 |
| 2000 | 5 | #15,565 | 58 | #1,835 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,629 | 20 | #3,331 |
| 1990 | — | — | 14 | #4,010 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Corbyn in 2025?
Corbyn ranked #2,263 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 62 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Corbyn?
3,590 babies have been named Corbyn in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Corbyn most popular?
Corbyn peaked in 2011, when 209 newborns received the name.
Is Corbyn a boy or girl name?
Corbyn is used for both: about 14% of babies named Corbyn have been girls and 86% boys.
Is the name Corbyn rising or falling?
Corbyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.