Corin
Corin is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Spear bearer; associated with the Roman god Quirinus.
Origin and history
Corin is a name of Latin origin, derived from Quirinus, an ancient Roman deity, meaning 'spear'. It also appears as a rare English literary name and has occasionally been linked to Gaelic roots meaning 'maiden'. In the U.S., it remains a relatively rare but steady choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
996 babies in the United States have been named Corin since 1880. It ranks #3686 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1847.
States where it is most popular
- CA (61.5 %)
- NY (12.8 %)
- TX (12.8 %)
- WA (12.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 29 |
| 1970-1980 | 95 |
| 1980-1990 | 124 |
| 1990-2000 | 197 |
| 2000-2010 | 224 |
| 2010-2019 | 247 |
| 2020-2029 | 80 |
Famous people named Corin
- Corin Redgrave: Actor, Activist
- Corin Hardy: Director, Filmmaker
Fun facts
- Corin appears as a shepherd character in William Shakespeare's pastoral comedy As You Like It.
- Prince Corin is a prominent character in C.S. Lewis's classic fantasy novel The Horse and His Boy.