Corie
Corie is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Maiden or girl.
Origin and history
Corie is a feminine name primarily used as a diminutive or variant of Cora or Corinna, which derive from the Greek word for maiden. It enjoyed modest popularity in the late 20th century in the United States and remains a soft, vintage choice. Today, it is used infrequently as a standalone given name.
Popularity in the United States
3,725 babies in the United States have been named Corie since 1880. It ranks #2890 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1983.
States where it is most popular
- CA (30.3 %)
- TX (14.4 %)
- IL (8 %)
- OH (8 %)
- NY (7.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 11 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 47 |
| 1960-1970 | 238 |
| 1970-1980 | 999 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,043 |
| 1990-2000 | 796 |
| 2000-2010 | 259 |
| 2010-2019 | 214 |
| 2020-2029 | 118 |
Fun facts
- Corie developed as a modern phonetic variation of Cora or Corinna, adding a traditional diminutive '-ie' suffix.
- The name experienced its highest U.S. usage during the 1970s and 1980s alongside similar sounding names like Carrie and Lori.