Corwin
- US rank
- #4,396
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #920 in 1969
23 babies were named Corwin in the US in 2025. It has dropped 585 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1900–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Corwin you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 74,074 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Corwin, 23 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Corwin would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCorwin first shows up in US birth records in 1900, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 125 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1969, when it ranked #920. Today it's #4,396, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowCorwin was 2.3× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 32,154 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 74,074.
- TrendCorwin has slipped 585 places over the last five years and now sits at #4,396. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Corwin
Corwin is a boy name of English and Latin origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-win”. US birth records list Corwin for boys from 1900 to 2025, in 117 of those 126 years. Its best year was 1969, when it ranked #920 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,396, with 23 babies.
Origin:English namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 7.9 | 126,743 boys |
| 1910s | 24 | 40,984 boys |
| 1920s | 21 | 48,309 boys |
| 1930s | 17 | 58,241 boys |
| 1940s | 13 | 74,571 boys |
| 1950s | 15 | 67,295 boys |
| 1960s | 20 | 49,579 boys |
| 1970s | 31 | 32,300 boys |
| 1980s | 32 | 31,746 boys |
| 1990s | 34 | 29,762 boys |
| 2000s | 27 | 36,377 boys |
| 2010s | 23 | 43,975 boys |
| 2020s | 14 | 72,464 boys |
Other spellings of Corwin
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 Corwin
What is the origin of the name Corwin?
Corwin has English, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Corwin a boy or girl name?
Corwin is a boy name.
How popular is the name Corwin?
Corwin ranked #4,396 for US boys in 2025, given to 23 babies. Its best year was 1969 (#920).