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Corbin
BoyFrench, English· “little raven”
- Meaning
- little raven
- Origin
- French, English
- Pronunciation
- KOR-bin
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #512
- US babies 2025
- 586
- Best rank
- #203 (2014)
- Peak year
- 2014
Meaning and origin of Corbin
Corbin is a French and English name that means “little raven”.
Corbin comes from a Norman French nickname meaning "little raven," built from corb, "raven," with a diminutive ending. It was probably first given to someone with dark hair or a raven-like manner, and it became a surname in England after the Norman Conquest. As a first name Corbin has been used in the United States since the late twentieth century, helped by the actor Corbin Bernsen. The name has a crisp, modern sound while keeping a medieval origin, and its link to the raven gives it a quietly mysterious quality. Cory and Corb are possible nicknames.
Popularity over time
Corbin first appears in US Social Security records in 1891. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 42 different years, starting in 1970. Its best national rank was #203 in 2014, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,930 babies. In 2025, 586 babies were named Corbin, and it ranked #512 nationally. That is 67% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,466 in 1920, #3,391 in 1950, #1,136 in 1980, #292 in 2000, #252 in 2010, and #512 in 2025. Of the 41,112 US boys named Corbin since records began, 38% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 11,651 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Jax, Jayceon, Maximus, Iker, and Simon.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Corbin ranked highest in South Dakota, North Dakota, and Ohio.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | #197 | 7 |
| North Dakota | #204 | 6 |
| Ohio | #253 | 50 |
| Mississippi | #265 | 12 |
| West Virginia | #266 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 99% of US babies named Corbin over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Corbin is usually pronounced KOR-bin, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with C and ends in “-in”.
Middle names for Corbin
A few middle names that flow with Corbin: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Corbin
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Corbin mean?
Corbin is a French and English name that means “little raven”.
What is the origin of the name Corbin?
Corbin has French and English roots. Corbin comes from a Norman French nickname meaning "little raven," built from corb, "raven," with a diminutive ending.
Is Corbin a popular name?
Yes. Corbin ranked #512 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Corbin a boy or girl name?
Corbin is mainly a boy's name. About 99% of US babies named Corbin over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Corbin?
Corbin is usually pronounced KOR-bin. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings