Corbon
An uncommon name potentially derived from the English surname Corbyn.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Corbon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Corbon today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Corbon births was 2012 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Corbon. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Corbon with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Corbon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2012
5 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2012 SSA rank
#12,628
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Corbon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Corbon by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Corbon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Corbon
The name Corbon finds its origins in the ancient Gaulish language, spoken by the Celtic tribes that inhabited what is now modern-day France and parts of neighboring regions during the Iron Age period, around 600 BC to 50 AD. It is believed to be derived from the Proto-Celtic root word "*korbo-", which translates to "chariot" or "wagon", likely referring to someone who built or drove these vehicles.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Corbon can be found in the Gaulish inscriptions discovered in the region of Bourgogne, France, dating back to the 1st century BC. These inscriptions suggest that the name may have been used by members of the Aedui tribe, one of the most powerful Celtic tribes of the time.
In the Middle Ages, the name Corbon appears in various historical records and chronicles, particularly in the regions of Burgundy and Franche-Comté, where it was likely adopted by the local population as a result of the Gaulish influence. One notable figure bearing this name was Corbon de Semur, a French nobleman and crusader who participated in the Third Crusade led by King Philip II of France in the late 12th century.
During the Renaissance period, the name Corbon gained some prominence in certain artistic circles. A notable example is Corbon de Cys, a French painter and sculptor active in the early 16th century, known for his works commissioned by the French royal court and various churches throughout France.
In more recent centuries, the name Corbon has been less common, but there are still a few notable figures who bore it. One such example is Corbon de Saint-Cyr, a French military officer and engineer who served in the armies of Louis XIV and Louis XV during the 17th and 18th centuries, and played a role in the construction of several fortifications in France.
Another notable figure was Corbon de Montesson, a French nobleman and courtier who lived in the 18th century and held various positions at the court of King Louis XVI. He is often mentioned in historical accounts and memoirs of the time, particularly in relation to the events leading up to the French Revolution.
While not as widely used today as it was in ancient and medieval times, the name Corbon remains a part of the cultural heritage of France and serves as a reminder of the rich linguistic and historical legacy of the Gaulish people who once inhabited the region.
People
Corbon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Corbon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Corbon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Corbon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Corbon going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Corbon a common name?
We classify Corbon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Corbon most popular?
The single biggest year for Corbon was 2012, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Corbon is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Corbon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Corbon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Corbon in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Corbon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Corbon in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Corbon can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Corbon?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Corbon on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.