Corbet is a distinctive given name of Germanic origin, derived from the personal name 'Corbin,' which was borne by an early saint and martyr. The name Corbet is believed to have been popularized during the Middle Ages, likely due to its association with Saint Corbinian, the founder of Freising, Germany's oldest bishopric.
The name Corbet experienced peaks in popularity during the mid-20th century with higher birth counts from 1942 to 1974, but it has been less common since then, with most years having fewer than 10 births annually.