Corinne Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Corinne is a name of Greek origin meaning 'maiden' or 'daughter'. It evolved from the ancient Greek 'kore' and has seen various forms over the centuries. The name is often associated with elegance and creativity, and it has no direct biblical relevance. Corinne gained prominence in the 19th century, particularly in France, and remains a popular choice today.
The name Corinne is most popular in Massachusetts, 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 declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Corinne has been falling for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Corinne' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10718th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 14347th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 306th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 380th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 417th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 484th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 452nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 708th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 887th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Corinne' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Corinne"
Pronunciation
/kəˈrɪn/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Corinne is derived from the Greek word 'kore', which means 'maiden' or 'daughter'. It has been used in various forms throughout history.
Meaning
maiden, daughter
Language Evolution
Kore (Ancient Greek), Corinna (Latin), Corinne (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Corinne gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in France, and has been used in various literary works.
Variants & Derivatives
Corinna, Cory, Corine
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Corinne is viewed as a classic and elegant name, often associated with artistic and intellectual individuals.
Famous People
Corinne Bailey Rae - British singer-songwriter, Corinne Olympios - American television personality, Corinne Tan - Chinese-American artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Corinne"
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 "Corinne"
"Corinne" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 10718th of 10718 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 14347th of 16616 | 10 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 306th of 9107 | 8,001 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 380th of 9204 | 5,855 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 417th of 12526 | 9,299 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 484th of 19264 | 6,645 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 452nd of 27321 | 8,546 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 708th of 35406 | 6,084 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 887th of 30306 | 3,677 |
Regional Popularity of "Corinne" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Corinne" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
18.64% 264th/1416 |
17.98% 248th/1379 |
15.43% 365th/2366 |
25.83% 295th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
19.92% 308th/1546 |
16.00% 249th/1556 |
31.49% 741st/2353 |
22.82% 353rd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
17.38% 387th/2227 |
11.56% 281st/2430 |
31.23% 891st/2853 |
12.68% 352nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
16.24% 477th/2937 |
9.53% 332nd/3483 |
26.83% 944th/3518 |
10.56% 427th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
11.53% 425th/3685 |
5.79% 259th/4475 |
13.50% 701st/5194 |
7.76% 490th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
12.94% 593rd/4582 |
8.91% 460th/5164 |
11.53% 843rd/7313 |
12.64% 943rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
18.27% 728th/3984 |
17.03% 764th/4487 |
13.84% 944th/6822 |
16.79% 1054th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Corinne"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Corinne" 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.