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.
how do you pronounce Corbin?
KOR-bin
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what does Corbin mean?
The name Corbin means “raven.” It comes from the English language tradition.
Corbin derives from the Old French 'corbeau' meaning raven, a bird associated with wisdom and mystery in many cultures. 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.
where does the name Corbin come from?
Wiktionary describes Corbin as a nickname derived from a word for crow, or alternatively as a shortened form of Corbinian, the name of an eighth-century Frankish saint whose own name is also probably from crow or raven — consistent with the existing "raven" gloss.
the history of Corbin
Wikipedia's entry for Corbin is a list of notable bearers of the name rather than a history, but it does confirm actor Corbin Bernsen as a notable modern namesake, alongside several other actors and athletes.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #512 |
| 2024 | #474 |
| 2023 | #455 |
| 2022 | #429 |
| 2021 | #365 |
| 2020 | #347 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
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.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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