Corwin
Meaning
an English surname of disputed origin, most plausibly cordwainer, a leatherworker; heart's friend is a popular but unsupported gloss
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Corwin peaked in the 2000s and the 2010s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Corwin
People given the name Corwin in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1960 to 2009. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Corwin deep dive
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