Corene
Corene is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Maiden or girl.
Origin and history
Corene is a feminine given name derived from the Greek name Kora or Corinna, meaning maiden. It was moderately used in the United States during the early to mid-20th century but has since become rare. Today, it offers a vintage, classic sound with historical roots in Greek mythology and literature.
Popularity in the United States
3,919 babies in the United States have been named Corene since 1880. It ranks #2819 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- GA (27.4 %)
- AL (19.5 %)
- TX (14.2 %)
- AR (8.9 %)
- MS (8.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 13 |
| 1890-1900 | 118 |
| 1900-1910 | 257 |
| 1910-1920 | 704 |
| 1920-1930 | 896 |
| 1930-1940 | 685 |
| 1940-1950 | 416 |
| 1950-1960 | 241 |
| 1960-1970 | 229 |
| 1970-1980 | 191 |
| 1980-1990 | 103 |
| 1990-2000 | 66 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Cori, Cory, Cora
Fun facts
- Corene derives from Kore, an epithet of the Greek goddess Persephone representing spring and youth.
- The name had its highest U.S. usage in the early 20th century and is now quite rare.