Corbin
Corbin is a boys' name of English origin meaning “raven.” It ranked #512 in the United States in 2025. Corbin derives from the Old French 'corbeau' meaning raven, a bird associated with wisdom and mystery in many cultures.
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how do you pronounce Corbin?
KOR-bin
where does the name Corbin come from?
A nickname from a word for crow, or a shortened form of Corbinian, the name of an eighth-century Frankish saint whose own name probably also means crow or raven.
The name has a dark, handsome quality that appeals to modern parents. It gained visibility through actor Corbin Bernsen and has maintained steady popularity since the 1990s.
how popular is this name?
Corbin has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 43 years since 1891, and fell outside it for 92. It peaked at #203 in 2014, and ranked #512 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #512 |
| 2024 | #473 |
| 2023 | #455 |
| 2022 | #429 |
| 2021 | #365 |
| 2020 | #347 |
| 2019 | #290 |
| 2018 | #278 |
| 2017 | #258 |
| 2016 | #237 |
| 2014 | #203 |
| 2010 | #251 |
| 2000 | #292 |
| 1990 | #425 |
| 1970 | #979 |
| 1891 | #963 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Corbin fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Corbin
Notable modern bearers include the actor Corbin Bernsen.
who are famous people named Corbin?
- Corbin Bernsen (American actor, L.A. Law)
- Corbin Bleu (American actor, High School Musical)
what names are similar to Corbin?
what names go well with Corbin?
Sibling names that share Corbin's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Corbin
What does the name Corbin mean?
Corbin means “raven”.
What is the origin of the name Corbin?
Corbin comes from the English naming tradition.
How popular is the name Corbin?
Corbin ranked #512 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2014, at #203, and it has spent 43 years in the top 1,000 since 1891.
Is Corbin a boy or girl name?
Corbin is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Corbin?
Corbin is pronounced KOR-bin, with 2 syllables.
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