Corwin Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Corwin means 'raven' or 'dark-haired'.
Meaning of the Name Corwin
Corwin is derived from the Old English name Corbin, which means 'raven' or 'dark-haired'. It was originally a surname associated with someone who had black or dark hair. The name has a strong and mysterious quality, evoking images of the dark and intelligent bird. It can also be linked to the Celtic tradition, where ravens were seen as magical creatures with prophetic abilities.
Popularity of the Name Corwin
The popularity for the name Corwin peaked in popularity in the year 1988 with 96 births, which ranked number 2,424 out of 20,435 unique names for that year. Corwin had the most male births in 1988 with 96, which ranked number 986 out of 8,492 male names. The number of births for the name Corwin has declined sharply over the last ten years from 51 births to 14 births, a decline of -72.55%. Among males, Corwin has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 51 births to 14 births, a decline of -72.55%.
Nationwide Popularity of Corwin
- 20 Year Trend of Corwin: -72.55%
- 10 Year Trend of Corwin: -72.55%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Corwin: -72.55%
Popularity of Corwin by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Corwin. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Corwin in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Corwin is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Corwin
- Total Births of Corwin: 12 (-12.13%)
- Male Births of Corwin: 12 (-12.13%)
Given the downward trend of Corwin over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -12.13% decrease in total births, for a total of 12 births in 2024. Male births for Corwin have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 12 male births in 2024, a decrease of -12.13%.