Corbin
/ˈkɔɹ.bɪn/
Corbin derives from the French surname corbeau meaning “raven” or “crow.” It originally described someone with dark hair or a raven-like quality. The Old French root is corb from Latin corvus.
In Arthurian legend, Corbenic is the castle of the Fisher King and the resting place of the Holy Grail. This literary connection adds mythic weight to the name.
Corbin peaked at No. 203 in 2014 with 1,930 births. In 2024 it ranks No. 473 with 646 births, well off its mid-2010s high.
What the name Corbin means
Actor Corbin Bernsen from L.A. Law introduced the name to American audiences in the 1980s. Corbin Bleu of High School Musical gave it a younger-generation boost.
Two syllables - KOR-bin - are sharp and masculine. The hard opening consonant and clipped ending give it a decisive, modern sound.
Parents drawn to bird-related names - Wren, Robin, Phoenix - may not realise Corbin belongs to this group. Its raven meaning adds a subtle, gothic edge.
Though declining from its peak, Corbin remains a solid top-500 choice. It avoids both obscurity and saturation, a comfortable middle ground.
US popularity over time
Numerology and symbolism
Based on Pythagorean numerology — a traditional system linking name letters to numbers. Presented for cultural interest.
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