Corinna
Corinna is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Maiden or young woman.
Origin and history
Corinna is a classic feminine name derived from the Ancient Greek word for maiden. Historically associated with an ancient Greek lyric poet, it has maintained a steady but relatively rare presence in the United States over the past century.
Popularity in the United States
7,110 babies in the United States have been named Corinna since 1880. It ranks #2003 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1885.
States where it is most popular
- CA (34.7 %)
- TX (10.4 %)
- NY (9.8 %)
- PA (6.2 %)
- MI (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 10 |
| 1890-1900 | 21 |
| 1900-1910 | 14 |
| 1910-1920 | 98 |
| 1920-1930 | 92 |
| 1930-1940 | 78 |
| 1940-1950 | 91 |
| 1950-1960 | 136 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,459 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,694 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,155 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,121 |
| 2000-2010 | 552 |
| 2010-2019 | 373 |
| 2020-2029 | 216 |
Famous people named Corinna
- Corinna Harney: Model, Actress
Nicknames
Cora, Cori, Rinna
Fun facts
- Corinna was a famed Ancient Greek lyric poet from Tanagra, reputed to have rivaled Pindar in poetry competitions.
- The name appears across classical Latin poetry, including Ovid's love poems titled Amores.