Boy · #5,355 in 2026

Corbit

Anthraquinone, also called anthracenedione or dioxoanthracene, is an aromatic organic compound with formula C14H8O2. Several isomers exist but these terms usually refer to 9,10-anthraquinone wherein the keto groups are located on the central ring. It is used as a digester additive to wood pulp for papermaking.

Current Rank
#5,355
Peak Rank
#2,621 (1915)
Total Babies
54
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1915
First Year
1979
Last Year
1915
Peak Year
#2621
Peak Rank
54
Total Count
9
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Corbit

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Anthraquinone, also called anthracenedione or dioxoanthracene, is an aromatic organic compound with formula C14H8O2. Several isomers exist but these terms usually refer to 9,10-anthraquinone wherein the keto groups are located on the central ring. It is used as a digester additive to wood pulp for papermaking.

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The Story of Corbit

Corbit first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1915, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1915, when 9 Corbits were born — ranking #2,621 that year. As of 2026, Corbit ranks #5,355 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 54 Corbits have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Corbit

Phonetically similar names — useful when Corbit is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Corbit

What does the name Corbit mean?
Anthraquinone, also called anthracenedione or dioxoanthracene, is an aromatic organic compound with formula C14H8O2. Several isomers exist but these terms usually refer to 9,10-anthraquinone wherein the keto groups are located on the central ring. It is used as a digester additive to wood pulp for papermaking.
How popular is Corbit in 2026?
In 2026, Corbit ranks #5,355 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Corbit most popular?
Corbit reached its peak popularity in 1915, ranking #2,621 that year with 9 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Corbit most popular?
Corbit has historically been most popular in Kentucky. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Corbit.
Is Corbit a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Corbit is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Corbit?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Corbit include Math, Eliza, Swen. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Corbit

Corbit is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 54 births in the dataset. Corbit's peak popularity came in 1915 when it ranked #2,621. Use the chart and map above to compare Corbit's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.