Corbin

Corbin is a shortened form of the names Corbinian and Corbinianus.

What does the name Corbin mean?

Corbin is derived from the ancient Roman names Corvinus and the Latin word corvus, which means 'the raven.' Additionally, there is a direct translation from Norman, where corbin also means 'raven.' Primarily, the name Corbin is common in English-speaking regions, especially in the USA, where it is also used as a female first name. Notable personalities with this name include American actor and director Corbin Bernsen and actor and singer Corbin Bleu. Variants of Corbin include Corban, Corben, Corbie, Corbinius, Corbyn, Corven, Corvin, Corvinian, Corvinius, Corvo, Corvus, Korban, Korben, Korbin, Korbinian, Korbyn, and Korvin.

Where does the name Corbin come from?

The name Corbin has both Latin and Norman roots and means 'the raven.' In Latin, the word comes from corvus, which means 'raven,' while in Norman it is also translated as corbin, meaning 'raven.' It can be found in American, Anglo-Norman, and English languages.

How do you pronounce Corbin?

The name Corbin has a clear, two-syllable structure. It is typically pronounced as 'Cor-bin' [ˈkɔʁbɪn], with a dark O sound opening the pronunciation. The voiced B forms a solid middle, while the N adds stability to the ending. Corbin exudes modernity and strength - it feels present, structured, and characterful.

When is the name day of Corbin?

The name day for Corbin is celebrated on September 8 and November 20.

Popularity

In Germany, Corbin is a popular first name. Currently, it ranks 2,655th among the most common male first names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2021 at 2,380th place. Over the last ten years, Corbin has been given as a first name around 60 times, placing it 3,248th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it holds the 3,670th position. In terms of global popularity, Corbin appears in the first name charts of several countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Corby

Famous people

• Corbin Allred (American actor)
• Corbin Bernsen (actor from the USA)
• Corbin Billings (film director from India)
• Corbin Bleu (singer, actor)
• Corbin Bryant (American football player)
• Corbin Dean Bernsen (American actor and director)
• Corbin Lacina (football player from America)
• Corbin Sharun (Canadian football player)
• Corbin Shires (footballer from England)
• Corbin Waller (American footballer)
• Corbyn Matthew Besson (singer)
• Levin Corbin Handy (American photographer)