Corbyn Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Corbyn is an Old French name meaning 'raven', evolving from the surname Corbin. It has seen a rise in popularity in recent decades, often associated with modern and progressive traits. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name.
The name Corbyn is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Corbyn has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Corbyn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4907th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1572nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1453rd out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15632nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8649th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5978th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Corbyn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Corbyn"
Pronunciation
/ˈkɔːr.bɪn/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Corbyn is derived from the Old French name 'Corbin', which is a diminutive of 'corbeau', meaning 'raven'. It is believed to have been used as a surname before becoming popular as a first name.
Meaning
raven
Language Evolution
Corbin, Corbyn
Historical Usage
The name Corbyn gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, and has been used as both a surname and a given name.
Variants & Derivatives
Corbin, Corby
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Corbyn is perceived as modern and slightly unconventional, often associated with a youthful and progressive image.
Famous People
Jeremy Corbyn, Corbyn Besson
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Corbyn"
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 "Corbyn"
"Corbyn" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4907th of 16616 | 149 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1572nd of 24088 | 1,402 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1453rd of 23106 | 1,475 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 15632nd of 27321 | 36 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 8649th of 35406 | 197 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 5978th of 30306 | 249 |
Regional Popularity of "Corbyn" by Generation for Male 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) |
- | - |
67.60% 3511th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
30.42% 1394th/4582 |
76.12% 3931st/5164 |
21.06% 1540th/7313 |
26.71% 1993rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
28.89% 1151st/3984 |
79.30% 3558th/4487 |
19.53% 1332nd/6822 |
45.87% 2879th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Corbyn" 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) |
- | - |
94.50% 6447th/6822 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Corbyn"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Corbyn" 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.