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Corbin

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Pronounced KOR-bin /ˈkɔːrbɪn/High

Meaning: From Old French corbin or corbeau meaning 'raven' or 'crow,' derived from Latin corvus (raven); used as a medieval surname and later as a given nameHigh

In 30 seconds: Corbin is a sleek, two-syllable surname-name of Old French origin meaning 'raven.' Dark and distinctive, it fits naturally alongside Colt, Colton, and similar rugged modern boys' names.
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Origin HighOld French, English
MeaningFrom Old French corbin or corbeau meaning 'raven' or 'crow,' derived from Latin corvus (raven); used as a medieval surname and later as a given name
U.S. rank (2025)#512 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births586 boys (0.03% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 41,106

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201418912025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Corbin derives from the Old French word for raven, tracing ultimately to the Latin corvus. It was used as a Norman surname in England after the Conquest and appears in English records from the medieval period. The association with the raven gave the name a dark, mysterious air that has translated well to modern usage.

Corbin began appearing as a given name in the United States in the 20th century and gained popularity in the 1990s and 2000s. It benefited from the trend for strong, one-or-two-syllable surname-style names and from the appeal of nature-related meanings. Actor Corbin Bleu brought it additional visibility in the 2000s.

Did you know? The raven has been a powerful symbol across cultures: in Norse mythology, Odin's ravens Huginn and Muninn (Thought and Memory) flew the world each day reporting all they observed back to the All-Father.
Overall data confidence 88%
Behind the Name — Corbin — etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

CorbynCorbett

Nicknames

CoryCorb

Famous Bearers

  • ★Corbin Bleu (1989–present)
    American actor and singer, known for High School Musical.

If you like Corbin…

Colton— two-syllable surname-style boys' name with the same rugged, modern feel
Colt— short, strong boys' name in the same outdoorsy, masculine category
Grayson— popular surname-name boys' name in the same contemporary style
Raven— shares the actual bird-name meaning, though used more for girls

Frequently Asked

What does the name Corbin mean?

Corbin comes from Old French corbin meaning 'raven' or 'crow,' derived from Latin corvus — a dark, distinctive bird-name with medieval French roots.

How do you pronounce Corbin?

It is said KOR-bin — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Corbin a boy or girl name?

Corbin is used primarily as a boys' name.

How popular is Corbin?

Corbin has been rising steadily in the U.S. since the 1990s and typically ranks in the top 200–400 boys' names.