Korvyn
An English masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly related to the word "raven".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Korvyn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Korvyn today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Korvyn births was 2020 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Korvyn. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Korvyn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2020
6 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2020 SSA rank
#11,374
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Korvyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Korvyn from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Korvyn 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 Korvyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Korvyn
The given name Korvyn is believed to have originated from the Old English language, dating back to the medieval period in Britain. It is derived from the combination of two words, "corr," meaning "raven," and "vyn," meaning "friend" or "companion." This suggests that the name Korvyn may have been initially associated with individuals who had a close affinity with ravens or were known for their companionship with these intelligent birds.
In ancient Celtic mythology, ravens were often regarded as sacred creatures, symbolizing wisdom, protection, and the journey between the physical and spiritual realms. Some scholars have proposed that the name Korvyn could have been inspired by these mythological associations, potentially indicating a connection to druidic or pagan traditions in early Britain.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Korvyn can be traced back to the 11th century, appearing in various medieval manuscripts and chronicles. One notable figure bearing this name was Korvyn of Mercia, a renowned scholar and alchemist who lived during the reign of King Edward the Confessor in the mid-11th century. According to historical records, Korvyn of Mercia was renowned for his extensive knowledge of herbs and natural remedies, and his contributions to the advancement of early medicine.
Another historical figure named Korvyn was a skilled archer who fought alongside William the Conqueror during the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. This Korvyn was celebrated for his bravery and marksmanship on the battlefield, earning him a place in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholdings and taxation compiled by order of William the Conqueror in 1086.
In the 13th century, a Benedictine monk named Korvyn of Canterbury gained recognition for his scholarly works on theology and philosophy. His treatises on the nature of the soul and the concept of free will were widely studied and debated within monastic circles during the High Middle Ages.
Another notable figure bearing the name Korvyn was a Welsh bard who lived in the late 15th century. Known as Korvyn ap Rhys, he was renowned for his eloquent poetry and his skill in composing intricate bardic verses that celebrated the exploits of Welsh nobility and preserved the oral traditions of his homeland.
Throughout the centuries, the name Korvyn has remained relatively uncommon, but it has continued to resurface occasionally, often among individuals with a connection to the arts, literature, or the study of nature and its mysteries. While the precise origins of the name may be obscured by the mists of time, its enduring presence serves as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and mythological symbolism woven into the tapestry of ancient Britain.
People
Korvyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Korvyn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Korvyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Korvyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Korvyn 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Korvyn a common name?
We classify Korvyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Korvyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Korvyn was 2020, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Korvyn is about 11 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 Korvyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Korvyn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Korvyn 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 Korvyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Korvyn 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 Korvyn 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 Korvyn?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Korvyn on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.