Corwin Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Corwin is an Old English name meaning 'friend of the crows'. It has evolved from historical forms such as Corwine and Corwinne. The name is associated with traits of uniqueness and creativity, and it carries no biblical relevance. Corwin gained popularity in the 19th century and is viewed positively in modern times.
The name Corwin is most popular in Ohio, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West 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, Corwin has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male 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 male in West. Across generations, 'Corwin' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1543rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1661st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1441st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1194th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1329th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2235th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3409th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Corwin' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Corwin"
Pronunciation
/ˈkɔːrwɪn/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Corwin is derived from the Old English elements 'cor' meaning 'crow' and 'wine' meaning 'friend' or 'protector'. Thus, it can be interpreted as 'friend of the crows'.
Meaning
friend of the crows
Language Evolution
Corwin (modern English), Corwine (Middle English), Corwinne (Old English)
Historical Usage
The name Corwin has been in use since the Middle Ages, gaining popularity in English-speaking countries during the 19th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Corwyn, Cory, Wynne
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Corwin is perceived as a unique and distinguished name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Corwin Knight (American actor), Corwin C. McMillan (American politician)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Corwin"
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 "Corwin"
"Corwin" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1543rd of 7545 | 370 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1661st of 6773 | 333 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1441st of 7552 | 557 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1194th of 10718 | 772 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1329th of 16616 | 1,049 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2235th of 24088 | 847 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3409th of 23106 | 395 |
Regional Popularity of "Corwin" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
53.04% 751st/1416 |
- |
91.55% 2166th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
70.70% 1093rd/1546 |
- | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
67.94% 1651st/2430 |
- |
47.64% 1322nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
37.93% 1114th/2937 |
42.84% 1492nd/3483 |
45.76% 1610th/3518 |
44.68% 1807th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
35.36% 1303rd/3685 |
57.01% 2551st/4475 |
32.06% 1665th/5194 |
25.68% 1622nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
68.16% 3123rd/4582 |
70.82% 3657th/5164 |
38.89% 2844th/7313 |
31.35% 2340th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
76.51% 3048th/3984 |
79.30% 3558th/4487 |
74.46% 5080th/6822 |
60.95% 3825th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Corwin" 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 "Corwin"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Corwin" 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.