How Many People Are Named Corbet?

Complete statistics for the name Corbet: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Corbet
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Corbet is a rare name with origins tracing back to surnames used as first names, making it very uncommon today. Only 132 people named Corbet live in the US, which means just 1 in 2,491,610 Americans share this unique moniker. The majority of those named Corbet are over 60, reflecting its status as a name favored by older generations.

~612
Living in US
1 in 541,584
Americans
1974
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
English occupational surname (one who rides)
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Determined Adventurous Strong
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, humanitarianism, and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

343
Worldwide Bearers
#471,283
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
316
🇨🇦 Canada
7
🇬🇧 England
5
🇬🇾 Guyana
5
🇬🇧 Scotland
3
🇿🇲 Zambia
2
🇨🇴 Colombia
1
🇫🇷 France
1
🇳🇮 Nicaragua
1
🇵🇪 Peru
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
132 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 80
10
Would be under 30 (3%)
99
Would be 30–60 (30%)
224
Would be over 60 (67%)

All 333 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1974

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
75
Classic Feel
44
Modern Appeal
56
International
69

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Corbet Through the Generations

Corbet has seen steady usage since the mid-20th century, peaking in 1974 with 13 births. Today, the name is predominantly held by individuals over 60, indicating a strong generational preference. With only 132 living bearers in the US, Corbet remains a niche choice, rarely crossing paths with others who share the same name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Kentucky 5

✨ Similar Names to Corbet

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Corbet's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Corbet

How Many People Have the Name Corbet?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 612 people in the United States currently share the name Corbet. That works out to roughly 1 in every 541,584 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Corbet a Common or Rare Name?

Corbet is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Corbet Mean?

Corbet means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Corbet in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Corbet Most Popular?

The name Corbet reached peak popularity in 1974, with 13 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Corbet?

Approximately 612 people named Corbet live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 612. That works out to roughly 1 in 541,584 Americans.

Is Corbet a rare name?

Corbet is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 541,584 Americans has this name.

What does the name Corbet mean?

Corbet means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Corbet more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Corbet are male and 0% are female.

When was Corbet most popular?

Corbet peaked in 1974 with 13 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US612
All-Time Births612
1 in X1 in 541,584
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age80
Peak Year1974
World Rank#471,283
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.