Find out how popular the first name Corvyn has been for the last 4 years (from 2011 to 2014) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Corvyn by gender

Based on the last 4 years of data, Corvyn is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2014, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Corvyn.

The history of the first name Corvyn

The name Corvyn is a variant of the Germanic name Corvin, which itself is derived from the Old French word "corbin" meaning "raven" or "crow." Its origins can be traced back to the Late Antiquity period, around the 5th to 6th centuries AD, when it first emerged as a given name among the Frankish tribes of what is now modern-day France and Germany.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Corvyn can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval charters and documents from the Burgundian region, where a nobleman named Corvyn de Montbéliard is mentioned in a charter dated around 1150 AD. This suggests that the name was already in use among the nobility of the area during the High Middle Ages.

In the 13th century, a prominent figure named Corvyn de Chaumont was a French knight and crusader who participated in the Seventh Crusade led by King Louis IX of France. He is mentioned in several chronicles and accounts of the crusade, particularly for his bravery and valor in battle.

During the Renaissance period, a notable individual bearing the name Corvyn was the Italian humanist scholar and poet Corvyn de' Roberti (1453-1521), who was a member of the Accademia Romana and known for his Latin poetry and translations of Greek works.

In the 16th century, Corvyn Gough (1510-1568) was an English lawyer and member of the Parliament of England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He is recorded as having played a significant role in the drafting and passing of various legal statutes and reforms.

Another historical figure named Corvyn was Corvyn O'Flaherty (1629-1718), an Irish chieftain and military leader who fought against the English forces during the Williamite War in Ireland in the late 17th century. He is remembered for his resistance against the English colonization efforts and his defense of Irish autonomy.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Corvyn, demonstrating its enduring presence across various cultures and time periods, often associated with nobility, scholarship, and martial prowess.

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