Corby
Pronunciation: [ k-AWRB-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Corby first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 303 babies have been named Corby in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Corby is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,181 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #23,181
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Nicknames
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Also a Boy Name
Corby is also used as a boy name, ranked #38785.
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French origin
"beloved, dear one"
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Irish origin
"fearful, full of dread"
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Latin/Germanic origin
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African reduplication tradition origin
"beloved child"
#23,152 in US
Greek origin
"harvester, reaper"
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About the Name Corby
Corby is a girl name .
Is Corby a boy or girl name? Corby is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #23,181 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #38,785. Corby is more commonly used as a girl name.
Corby is currently ranked #23,181 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Corby include Cor, Coy, and Corie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis