Korbyn
How to say it: KOR-bin · /ˈkɔrbɪn/
Phonetic respelling of Corbin, from Old French 'corbeau' meaning raven or crow.
Korbyn was the 339th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 134 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 66% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #522 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #339 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 134 |
| Share of births | 1 in 3,312 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −66% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #522 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Nearly all use of Korbyn falls within the last forty years. Its best showing came in the 2010s, and though still close to that mark it should soften going forward.
What goes with it
Two firm beats and crisp edges lend Korbyn a rugged character. Hudson echoes that energy.
Nicknames
- Kor
- Korby
Honouring a Korbyn in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Korbyn is about 1 in 138.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
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