Total births
2,433
Boys' name · since 1892
Corbett
Since 1892, U.S. Social Security records show 2,433 babies named Corbett, peaking in 1971. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8340
- among boys today
- 2,433
- born since 1892
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 42%
- more common than other boys
2,433 babies have been named Corbett since 1892, making it today's #8340 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Corbett has been recorded 2,433 times among boys since 1892, currently ranked #8340 nationally and more common than 42% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1892 to 2025.
- #8340 among boys today
- 2,433 born since 1892
- 1970s peak decade
- 42% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Corbett is currently the #8340 boys' name in America, more common than 42% of boys - 2,433 born since 1892, peaking in the 1970s.
- #8340
- among boys today
- 2,433
- born since 1892
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 42%
- more common than other boys
Corbett vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#8340
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 42% of names given to boys today.
1970s
Peak decade
16% of everyone ever named Corbett was born in this single decade.
1971
Single peak year
54 babies were named Corbett in 1971 - its busiest year on record.
How Corbett compares
2,433 Top 19% higher than 81% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Corbett's all-time total is 7x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Corbett | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,433 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 54 | 23 | 22,252 |
Corbett's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Corbett's full recorded timeline at 1964, 58% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 42% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1899, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1971 peak of 54 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Corbett at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1971
Current rank
#8,340
Active since
1892
Corbett popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1892–2025
- Peak year (1971)
- 54
- Annual births at peak, across 134 years of records
Corbett by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Corbett's strongest decade.
392 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 16% of all-time use.
Corbett births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 106
1890s
106 births
- 1900s 11
1900s
11 births
- 1910s 126
1910s
126 births
- 1920s
1920s
239 births
- 1930s 139
1930s
139 births
- 1940s
1940s
181 births
- 1950s 155
1950s
155 births
- 1960s
1960s
214 births
- 1970s
1970s
392 births
- 1980s
1980s
207 births
- 1990s
1990s
230 births
- 2000s
2000s
177 births
- 2010s
2010s
180 births
- 2020s 76
2020s
76 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 392 births (16% of all-time use).
How Corbett compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Corbett's total volume
Corbett vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Corbett by state
Where Corbett concentrates geographically, total births since 1892
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kentucky | | 61 | 2.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 44 | 1.8% |
| #3 | California | | 29 | 1.2% |
| #4 | West Virginia | | 6 | 0.2% |
| #5 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.2% |
Kentucky share of Corbett's total US births 2.5%
Even split
61 of 2,433 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Corbett? ▼
2,433 babies have been named Corbett since 1892. It currently ranks #8340 among boys. The peak year was 1971 with 54 births.
When was Corbett most popular? ▼
Corbett was most popular in the 1970s decade with 392 total births. The single peak year was 1971.
Where is Corbett most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Corbett are Kentucky (61 births), Texas (44 births), California (29 births).
How long has the name Corbett been used? ▼
Records for Corbett go back to 1892, giving 134 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Corbett? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Corey, Cory, Corbin, Cornelius, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Corbett's data
- Corbett's decade-level peak was the 1970s (392 total births); usage has since declined to 76 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Kentucky records the most Corbetts (61 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Kentucky names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Corbett
Nearby Names Like Corbett
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Corbett
Corey Boy
#677 185,020 births
Cory Boy
#1096 127,179 births
Corbin Boy
#474 41,112 births
Cornelius Boy
#2157 36,407 births
Cornell Boy
#4438 11,347 births
Compare Corbett side by side: Corbett vs Corey Corbett vs Cory Corbett vs Corbin
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Corbett
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1892–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Corbett: #8340 Boys' Name - 2,433 Births, Peak 1971." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/corbett. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Corbett draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.