Coreen
Coreen is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Maiden or young woman.
Origin and history
Coreen is an English name derived as a variant of Corinna or Corinne, tracing back to the Greek name Korinna meaning 'maiden'. It saw mild usage in the United States throughout the mid-to-late 20th century. Today, it is an uncommon classic name that remains familiar yet rarely given to newborns.
Popularity in the United States
2,475 babies in the United States have been named Coreen since 1880. It ranks #3551 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (39.5 %)
- NY (24.7 %)
- MI (8.4 %)
- MA (8.1 %)
- WI (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 53 |
| 1920-1930 | 93 |
| 1930-1940 | 127 |
| 1940-1950 | 245 |
| 1950-1960 | 374 |
| 1960-1970 | 657 |
| 1970-1980 | 535 |
| 1980-1990 | 256 |
| 1990-2000 | 112 |
| 2000-2010 | 18 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Cori, Cora, Corey
Fun facts
- Coreen ultimately derives from the ancient Greek word 'kore', which was an epithet for Persephone.
- The name experienced its highest U.S. popularity during the mid-20th century, before becoming quite rare.