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Corwin

♂ Boy

Pronounced KOR-win /ˈkɔr.wɪn/High

Meaning: From an English surname — possibly Old French cuer, 'heart' (a friend of the heart), or 'raven friend'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Warm and distinctive: Corwin is an English surname — possibly 'heart's friend'. Vintage-cool, literary (the Amber novels), and strong.
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Origin MediumEnglish, French
MeaningFrom an English surname — possibly Old French cuer, 'heart' (a friend of the heart), or 'raven friend'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#4424 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births23 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1988
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,352

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198919002025

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

Corwin comes from an English surname — possibly from Old French cuer, 'heart' (a 'heart's friend'), or linked to 'raven friend' (routes layered, which we note). A vintage-cool, literary name (the Amber novels).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, heart's-friend at the (likely) root, and warm.

Did you know? Corwin may mean 'friend of the heart' (Old French cuer) — and Corwin is the hero of Zelazny's Chronicles of Amber; a vintage-cool, literary surname-name.
Overall data confidence 65%
Surname references — Corwin — routes layered

Variations

CorwynKorwin

Nicknames

Cor

Famous Bearers

  • ★Corwin C. Hinshaw
    American physician who pioneered the use of streptomycin to treat tuberculosis
  • ★Corwin Edwards (1901-1979)
    American economist and expert on antitrust and competition policy

If you like Corwin…

Edwin— a fellow -win name
Corbin— another Cor- name
Darwin— a fellow -win surname-name
Dallin— shares Corwin's English roots
Harvin— shares the -in ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Corwin mean?

Corwin is an English surname, possibly 'friend of the heart' or 'raven friend'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Corwin?

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

Is Corwin a boy or girl name?

Corwin is a boy's name.

How popular is Corwin?

Corwin is a rare name in the U.S.

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