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Korbyn

♂ Boy

Pronounced KOR-bin /ˈkɔɹ.bɪn/Medium

Meaning: A modern spelling variant of Corbin/Corbyn, from a Norman French surname derived from 'corbeau' ('raven, crow'), meaning 'little crow' or 'raven'.Medium

In 30 seconds: Korbyn is a modern spelling of Corbin, a name that goes back to a Norman French surname from 'corbeau', meaning 'raven' or 'crow'. The sense is roughly 'little crow'.
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Origin MediumEnglish, French
MeaningA modern spelling variant of Corbin/Corbyn, from a Norman French surname derived from 'corbeau' ('raven, crow'), meaning 'little crow' or 'raven'.
U.S. rank (2024)#1666 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births101 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,399

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019902024

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

History & Origin

The name descends from a Norman French surname built on 'corbeau' ('raven, crow'), with a diminutive sense of 'little crow'. Carried into English use as Corbin or Corbyn, it later picked up freer spellings, and Korbyn swaps the hard K for the C and trades the -in ending for -yn. The change is cosmetic; the raven meaning stays the same.

The K-and-y styling gives Korbyn a sharper, more current look while keeping the familiar two-syllable Corbin sound.

Did you know? Korbyn is a spelling variant of Corbin, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'raven' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Korbyn — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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If you like Korbyn…

Corbin— the standard form Korbyn respells
Corbyn— the closest spelling, differing only in the opening letter
Korbin— shares the K- opening with a different final vowel

Frequently Asked

What does the name Korbyn mean?

Korbyn is usually explained as meaning 'raven' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Korbyn?

It's commonly said KOR-bin /ˈkɔɹ.bɪn/.

Is Korbyn a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Korbyn is used as a boy name.

How popular is Korbyn?

In 2024, Korbyn ranked #1666 in the U.S. for boys, with 101 births recorded.