Corine
Corine is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Maiden or girl.
Origin and history
Corine is a French variant of Corinna, which traces back to the ancient Greek name Korinna, derived from the word for maiden or girl. It enjoyed steady use in the United States throughout the early-to-mid 20th century but has become rare in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
14,547 babies in the United States have been named Corine since 1880. It ranks #1301 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2076.
States where it is most popular
- GA (13.5 %)
- TX (12.1 %)
- SC (10.8 %)
- AL (10.4 %)
- MS (9.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 162 |
| 1890-1900 | 449 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,030 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,384 |
| 1920-1930 | 3,241 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,124 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,443 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,118 |
| 1960-1970 | 787 |
| 1970-1980 | 572 |
| 1980-1990 | 581 |
| 1990-2000 | 396 |
| 2000-2010 | 165 |
| 2010-2019 | 70 |
| 2020-2029 | 25 |
Famous people named Corine
- Corine Mauch: Politician, Mayor
- Corine Franco: Athlete, Soccer Player
Nicknames
Cori, Cora, Coriene, Renie
Fun facts
- Corine derives from the Greek poet Corinna, who was famous for her lyric poetry in ancient Greece.
- Over 14,000 girls in the United States have been named Corine since 1880, peaking in popularity in the 1920s.