Corby
Pronunciation: [ k-AWRB-ee ]
Corby is a boy baby name. Ranked #38,785 in the US, popular nicknames include Cor, Coy, and Corie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Corby first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 1,292 babies have been named Corby in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Corby is past its peak , currently ranked #38,785 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,785
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Corby is also used as a girl name, ranked #23181.
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About the Name Corby
Corby is a boy name .
Is Corby a boy or girl name? Corby is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #38,785 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #23,181. Corby is more commonly used as a girl name.
Corby is currently ranked #38,785 in popularity for boy 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.
Alternative spellings of Corby include Corbin, Corbyn, Corban . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis