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Corbett

♂ Boy

Pronounced KOR-bit /ˈkɔr.bɪt/High

Meaning: From the Anglo-Norman surname Corbett — from the Old French corbet, 'a little raven/crow' (a nickname for someone dark-haired)Low

In 30 seconds: A raven; a little crow: Corbett is an English/Norman surname. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowOld French
MeaningFrom the Anglo-Norman surname Corbett — from the Old French corbet, 'a little raven/crow' (a nickname for someone dark-haired)
U.S. rank (2025)#7781 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1971
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,433

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197118922025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Corbett comes from the Anglo-Norman surname Corbett — from the Old French corbet, 'a little raven/crow' (a nickname for someone dark-haired). A crisp, modern name (said 'KOR-bit').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-name. Rare, a-little-raven at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Corbett comes from the Old French corbet, 'a little raven/crow' (a nickname for someone dark-haired) — a crisp surname-name, modern and warm (said 'KOR-bit').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Corbett — Norman surname

Variations

CorbetCorbitCorbin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Corbett mean?

Corbett is an Anglo-Norman surname — Old French 'a little raven/crow' (a nickname for someone dark-haired).

How do you pronounce Corbett?

It's said KOR-bit /ˈkɔr.bɪt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Corbett a boy or girl name?

Corbett is a boy's name.

How popular is Corbett?

Corbett is a very rare name in the U.S.

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