Corin Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Corin is a name with Latin origins, meaning 'horn', and has evolved from historical forms like Corinus. It gained popularity during the Renaissance due to literary references and is viewed positively in modern times as a unique name. There is no significant biblical relevance associated with it.
The name Corin is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Corin has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Corin' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3523rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3398th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4076th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4786th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7387th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3296th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2445th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4554th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11564th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Corin' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Corin"
Pronunciation
/ˈkɔːrɪn/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Corin is derived from the Latin name 'Corinus', which is believed to be a diminutive form of 'Cornelius', a name associated with the horn.
Meaning
Horn
Language Evolution
Corinus, Corin, Corinna
Historical Usage
The name Corin gained popularity during the Renaissance period, particularly due to its use in literature, including Shakespeare's work 'As You Like It'.
Variants & Derivatives
Corinna, Corine, Cory
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Corin is perceived as a unique and modern name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Corin Redgrave, Corin Tucker
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Corin"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Corin"
"Corin" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3523rd of 10718 | 137 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3398th of 16616 | 257 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4076th of 24088 | 348 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4786th of 23106 | 243 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 7387th of 12526 | 43 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3296th of 19264 | 327 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2445th of 27321 | 756 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4554th of 35406 | 470 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 11564th of 30306 | 93 |
Regional Popularity of "Corin" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
67.73% 3031st/4475 |
- |
44.56% 2815th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
68.67% 5022nd/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
75.38% 4731st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Corin" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
76.00% 2232nd/2937 |
62.16% 2165th/3483 |
- |
61.62% 2492nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
76.55% 2821st/3685 |
42.19% 1888th/4475 |
83.13% 4318th/5194 |
36.30% 2293rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 4582nd/4582 |
73.80% 3811th/5164 |
- |
76.74% 5727th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Corin"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Corin" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.