Corrinne Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Corrinne has its roots in Latin and Greek, meaning 'maiden' or 'young girl'. It evolved from the ancient Greek 'Korinna' to the Latin 'Corinna' and eventually to the modern form 'Corrinne'. The name has gained popularity in the 20th century and is associated with traits of sophistication and creativity. There is no biblical relevance to this name.
The name Corrinne is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the West region. 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, Corrinne has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, 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 West. Across generations, 'Corrinne' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1584th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1738th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2800th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3824th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3897th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9161st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 17606th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Corrinne' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Corrinne"
Pronunciation
/kəˈrɪn/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Corrinne is derived from the Latin name 'Corinna', which itself is rooted in the Greek 'Korinna', meaning 'maiden' or 'young girl'.
Meaning
maiden, young girl
Language Evolution
Korinna (Ancient Greek), Corinna (Latin), Corrinne (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a variant of Corinna.
Variants & Derivatives
Corinna, Cory, Kory
Modern Popularity & Image
Corrinne is perceived as a sophisticated and elegant name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Corrinne Brown (American politician), Corrinne Griffith (American actress)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Corrinne"
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 "Corrinne"
"Corrinne" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1584th of 9107 | 456 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1738th of 9204 | 398 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2800th of 12526 | 322 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3824th of 19264 | 263 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3897th of 27321 | 395 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 9161st of 35406 | 181 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 17606th of 30306 | 37 |
Regional Popularity of "Corrinne" 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 "Corrinne" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
95.13% 1347th/1416 |
77.81% 1073rd/1379 |
- |
94.57% 1080th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
85.03% 1323rd/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - |
81.08% 2250th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
83.15% 2896th/3483 |
- |
75.49% 3053rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 3685th/3685 |
74.32% 3326th/4475 |
- |
72.34% 4570th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 7463rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Corrinne"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Corrinne" 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.