Corbin

Corbin - A very unique male name

Corbin appeared on the charts for the first time in 1963 on position #1365. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Corbin and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Corbin? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Corbin. The baby boy name Corbin was given to 563 baby boys in 2025, ranking #504 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 2,604 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Corbin peaked in popularity 12 years ago in 2014 on position 203.

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Corbin is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Corbin is currently topping the baby name charts in South Dakota at position #197 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,141.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Corbin is where you live.

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Corbin origin and meaning

Transferred surname (English, from French)

From the surname Corbin: a nickname from Old French corb, 'raven, crow' (Latin corvus), for someone dark-haired or dark-featured

Corbin descends from a medieval French nickname surname about ravens, later also a Kentucky place name. As a given name it is a late-20th-century American creation, lifted by actor Corbin Bernsen in the L.A. Law years; it peaked in 2014 and has fallen back since.

Attested etymology

Corbin is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Corbin, pop culture references for the name Corbin and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Corbin

We've found the following names that sound similar to Corbin, sorted by popularity.

Corban / Corbyn / Corben / Curvin / Craven / Corvin / Cervando / Carvin /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Corbin

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Corbin a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Corbin?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

KOR-bin · /ˈkɔrbɪn/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Korbin — K respelling.

Nicknames: Corb

Famous bearers

• Corbin Bernsen — Actor known for L.A. Law (b. 1954) Contemporary
• Corbin Bleu — Actor and singer known for High School Musical; born Corbin Bleu Reivers (b. 1989) Contemporary
• Corbin Carroll — Major-league baseball outfielder, National League Rookie of the Year in 2023 (b. 2000) Contemporary

Style

Surname

Why parents choose it

Corbin has a sleek, outdoorsy-surfer-meets-lawyer energy from its two best-known bearers. Parents like its modern sound with a genuine surname pedigree behind it.

Worth knowing

• Korbin with a K is also in use, so spelling needs a check.
• In Kentucky it is also a town name, which locals may mention.