Corman
Corman is a Hebrew given name meaning "priest" or "minister".
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Corman. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Corman today is around 100 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Corman births was 1935 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Corman. 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.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Corman is about 100 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Cormans were born before 1936.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Corman. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1935
5 babies that year
Average age
100
years old
1935 SSA rank
#3,763
Tracked since 1935
Popularity
Corman: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Corman 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 Corman during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Corman
The name Corman is believed to have its origins in the Germanic languages, specifically derived from the Old High German word "korman," which means "merchant" or "trader." This suggests that the name was likely associated with individuals involved in commerce and trade during the medieval period in regions where Germanic languages were spoken.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Corman can be traced back to the 12th century in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from Saxony, Germany. In this text, a man named Corman von Merseburg is mentioned as a prominent merchant and landowner in the region.
The name Corman also appears in several religious texts and chronicles from the Middle Ages, indicating its usage among both secular and religious communities. For instance, a monk named Corman is referenced in the 14th-century manuscript "Chronicon Monasterii S. Albani" from the St. Albans Abbey in England.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Corman. One of the most famous was Corman of Trier (c. 1090 - c. 1150), a Benedictine monk and chronicler from the Holy Roman Empire. He is known for his work "Chronica Regia Coloniensis," which documented the history of the Archbishopric of Cologne.
Another prominent figure was Corman von Burgsteinfurt (c. 1180 - c. 1235), a German nobleman and military leader who fought in the Crusades. He is mentioned in several chronicles for his bravery and leadership during the Sixth Crusade.
In the realm of arts and literature, Corman von Aachen (c. 1370 - c. 1430) was a renowned German painter and illuminator of manuscripts during the late Gothic period. His works can be found in various churches and museums across Europe.
Moving to more recent times, Corman Greenville (1800 - 1887) was an American politician and lawyer who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.
Finally, Corman Woodall (1920 - 2005) was a British actor and playwright who gained recognition for his roles in several television series and films throughout the 20th century.
People
Corman + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Corman 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
Corman: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Corman?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Corman 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 342,754,338 US residents.
Is Corman a common name?
We classify Corman as "Very Rare". It ranks above 3.8% 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 Corman most popular?
The single biggest year for Corman was 1935, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Corman is about 100 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 Corman in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Corman a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Corman 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 Corman still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Corman 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 Corman 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 Corman as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.