Corbett Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Corbett originates from Old French, meaning 'young raven.' It evolved through different forms, such as Corbet and Corbett, reflecting its historical roots. The name is associated with strength and intelligence, with no specific biblical relevance. Its popularity grew after the Norman Conquest and continues to be used today.
The name Corbett is most popular in Kentucky, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Corbett has been stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Corbett' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1664th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1870th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1933rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1492nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2774th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4554th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5562nd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Corbett' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Corbett"
Pronunciation
/ˈkɔːr.bɛt/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Corbett is derived from the Old French word 'corbet,' which means 'young raven.' It is also associated with the Old Norse name 'Korbi,' which has similar meanings.
Meaning
young raven
Language Evolution
Old French: Corbet, Middle English: Corbet, Modern English: Corbett
Historical Usage
Corbett gained popularity as a surname in medieval England, especially among families of Norman descent after the Norman Conquest in 1066.
Variants & Derivatives
Corbet, Corbitt, Corby
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Corbett is recognized as both a surname and a given name, often associated with strength and intelligence, reflecting its meaning related to the raven.
Famous People
David Corbett, an American author, James Corbett, a famous heavyweight boxing champion, Robert Corbett, an American politician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Corbett"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Corbett"
"Corbett" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1664th of 7545 | 331 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1870th of 6773 | 276 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1933rd of 7552 | 322 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1492nd of 10718 | 540 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2774th of 16616 | 349 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4554th of 24088 | 298 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 5562nd of 23106 | 195 |
Regional Popularity of "Corbett" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
56.76% 1343rd/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
78.92% 1857th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
70.66% 2016th/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
43.92% 1545th/3518 |
42.21% 1707th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
63.94% 4039th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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60.11% 4396th/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Corbett" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Corbett"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Corbett" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.