Korbin
KOR-bin · 2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Latin / Modern American ◈ 2 syllables
"Raven, dark-haired"

From Latin / Modern American

Korbin means raven or crow — the K-opening variant of Corbin, from the Old French/Latin corvus. The Fifth Element's Korben Dallas IS one of sci-fi's most beloved characters. Ravens are among the most intelligent birds. The K-opening adds visual sharpness. Two syllables of sci-fi's-most-beloved, most intelligent birds, and K-sharp raven.

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Korbin at a glance
MeaningRaven, dark-haired
OriginLatin / Modern American
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 6
US Rank (today)#770
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Why parents love Korbin
  • The Fifth Element's Korben IS sci-fi's most beloved.
  • Ravens are among the most intelligent birds.
  • Two syllables with a sharp, modern sound: KOR-bin.
  • The K-opening gives visual sharpness.
  • The meaning raven is naturally mysterious.
The vibe of Korbin
ravencrowK-openingCorbinOld FrenchLatincorvusFifth Elementintelligentsharp
Origin & history of Korbin
Latin corvus (raven) Old French Corbin K-variant Korbin
1
Latin / Modern American roots
Korbin means raven — K-variant of Corbin. The Fifth Element's Korben IS sci-fi's most beloved. Ravens are the most intelligent birds.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: K-variant; The Fifth Element (1997).
3
Today
Korbin remains a beloved choice, ranking #770 in the US. 9,326 babies have been named Korbin since 1976.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Korbin?
2014 peak year
Korbin first appeared in U.S. records in 1976. The name climbed in popularity through the 2010s, reaching its peak of #512 nationally in 2014 with 545 babies that year. Korbin's usage has fallen in recent decades. Today, Korbin is a moderately popular name in U.S. records (ranked #770) with about 349 babies named Korbin each year. In all, around 9,326 babies have been registered as Korbin since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
545 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #512)
349 Avg. per year
(last decade)
3,490 Total registrations
last 10 years
9,326 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #770) Popular
↓ Declining in recent years
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Numerology of Korbin
6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.

Korbin's Life Path 5 is the adventurer's number — raven adventure. People named Korbin tend to be sharp, intelligent, and gifted at K-opening sci-fi's most beloved.

K-opening sci-fi's beloved
Fifth-Element
Raven-intelligent
Latin-corvus
Sharp mysterious
K2
O6
R9
B2
I9
N5
Sum: 33 → Life path 6
Personality of Korbin
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Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
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Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
⚖️
Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
🌸
Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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