How Many People Are Named Corbett?

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

Corbett
Rare
English surname used as a first name

Corbett means 'courageous' and is a rare name for boys. Only 1,582 people named Corbett live in the US today, making up just 1 in 208,538 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1971 with 54 births.

~25,154
Living in US
1 in 13,177
Americans
1971
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Courageous
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Brave Determined
11
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 11 is associated with spiritual insight and intuition.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,582
Worldwide Bearers
#159,291
Global Rank
🇨🇳 China
2
🇩🇪 Germany
2
🇿🇲 Zambia
2
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
2
🇮🇳 India
2
🇮🇹 Italy
2
🇳🇿 New Zealand
2
🇹🇿 Tanzania
1
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
1
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,582 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 61
493
Would be under 30 (20%)
861
Would be 30–60 (36%)
1,069
Would be over 60 (44%)

All 2,423 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: 1971

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
62
Modern Appeal
48
International
5

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

📜 Corbett Through the Generations

Corbett, a name that carries a sense of bravery and heritage, has seen a stable presence through the decades. With 1,582 individuals bearing this name in the United States, it's clear that Corbett is a name that resonates with a select few. Interestingly, nearly half of those named Corbett are over 60, indicating a strong connection to older generations. This trend suggests that while the name isn't fading away, it's also not gaining significant traction among younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Kentucky 61
Texas 44
California 29
West Virginia 6
Tennessee 5

✨ Similar Names to Corbett

🌿 Related Names by Origin

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

📄 About the Name Corbett

How Many People Have the Name Corbett?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 25,154 people in the United States currently share the name Corbett. That works out to roughly 1 in every 13,177 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Corbett a Common or Rare Name?

Corbett is classified as 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 Corbett Mean?

Corbett means "courageous" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Corbett Most Popular?

The name Corbett reached peak popularity in 1971, with 54 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 Corbett?

Approximately 25,154 people named Corbett live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 25,154. That works out to roughly 1 in 13,177 Americans.

Is Corbett a rare name?

Corbett is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 13,177 Americans has this name.

What does the name Corbett mean?

Corbett means "courageous" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Corbett more male or female?

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

When was Corbett most popular?

Corbett peaked in 1971 with 54 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 US25,154
All-Time Births25,154
1 in X1 in 13,177
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age61
Peak Year1971
World Rank#159,291
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.