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Corbyn

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Pronounced KOR-bin /ˈkɔr.bɪn/High

Meaning: A spelling of Corbin — from a Norman-French surname, from Latin corvus, 'a raven; a crow' (a nickname for dark hair); more often a boys' name; here for girls; flaggedLow

In 30 seconds: Raven; crow: Corbyn spells Corbin. Crisp, modern, and warm. More often a boys' name (here for girls; said 'KOR-bin').
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Origin LowFrench, Latin
MeaningA spelling of Corbin — from a Norman-French surname, from Latin corvus, 'a raven; a crow' (a nickname for dark hair); more often a boys' name; here for girls; flagged
U.S. rank (2025)#6375 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 500

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719922025

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

Corbyn is a spelling of Corbin — from a Norman-French surname, from Latin corvus, 'a raven; a crow' (a nickname for dark hair). More often a boys' name; here for a girl (slug distinguished; we flag the cross-sex use; said 'KOR-bin').

In the U.S. it is more often a boys' name. Rare for girls, a-raven at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Corbin comes from a Norman-French surname, from Latin corvus, 'a raven; a crow' (a nickname for dark hair) — Corbyn is a spelling, crisp and modern, more often a boys' name (here for girls; we flag the cross-sex use; said 'KOR-bin').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Corbin — mostly boys'; here girls'

Variations

CorbinKorbynCorbynn

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Corbyn mean?

Corbyn spells Corbin — Latin 'a raven; a crow'; it is more often a boys' name, used here for a girl.

How do you pronounce Corbyn?

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

Is Corbyn a boy or girl name?

Corbyn is more often a boys' name; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Corbyn?

Corbyn is rare as a girl's name in the U.S.

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