Corbett
Meaninglittle raven · English
- US rank
- #7,679
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #394 in 1892
10 babies were named Corbett in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,228 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1892–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Corbett you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 169,492 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Corbett, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Corbett would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCorbett first shows up in US birth records in 1892, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 133 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1892, when it ranked #394. Today it's #7,679, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendCorbett has slipped 2,228 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,679. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Corbett means “little raven”. Our records link it to English and Latin roots.
About the name Corbett
Corbett is a boy name of English and Latin origin meaning “little raven”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ett”. US birth records list Corbett for boys from 1892 to 2025, in 124 of those 134 years. Its best year was 1892, when it ranked #394 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,679, with 10 babies.
Origin:English namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 114 | 8,805 boys |
| 1900s | 7.4 | 135,135 boys |
| 1910s | 20 | 50,813 boys |
| 1920s | 22 | 46,041 boys |
| 1930s | 13 | 75,815 boys |
| 1940s | 12 | 81,967 boys |
| 1950s | 7.7 | 129,702 boys |
| 1960s | 11 | 88,183 boys |
| 1970s | 24 | 42,194 boys |
| 1980s | 11 | 89,526 boys |
| 1990s | 12 | 84,674 boys |
| 2000s | 8.9 | 112,740 boys |
| 2010s | 9.6 | 104,384 boys |
| 2020s | 7.4 | 136,054 boys |
Other spellings of Corbett
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Corbett
What does the name Corbett mean?
Corbett means “little raven” in English.
What is the origin of the name Corbett?
Corbett has English, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Corbett a boy or girl name?
Corbett is a boy name.
How popular is the name Corbett?
Corbett ranked #7,679 for US boys in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 1892 (#394).