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Korbin

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Korbin: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2011.

Korbin is a modern name with a few possible roots, most likely a variant of Corbin, which itself derives from the Old French *corbin*, meaning "little crow" or "raven". This was often a medieval nickname for someone with dark hair or a dark complexion. While not a common name in Scotland, the name has gained traction through a few notable figures, including American basketball star Korbin “Kob” Turner and actor Korbin Jones. The root word also gave us the surname Corbin, which is found in several Scottish place names such as Corbin’s Glen in Aberdeenshire. A notable variant, Korben, was famously used for the lead character in the film *The Fifth Element*, giving it a small sci-fi cultural association.