Little raven
Derived from the Anglo-Norman French word 'corbet', which is a diminutive of 'corb' meaning raven. It originally began as a surname brought to England during the Norman Conquest, often used as a nickname for someone with dark hair or a raspy voice.
Less common today
Corbett isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,314 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American comedian and actor
NFL fullback and first overall draft pick
