Corinne
Corinne is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Maiden or girl.
Origin and history
Corinne is a feminine given name of French origin, derived from the Ancient Greek name Korinna, which stems from 'kore' meaning maiden. It was popularized in the 19th century by Madame de Staël's novel 'Corinne, or Italy'. In the United States, it has been a consistently used classical name, maintaining a steady presence across generations.
Popularity in the United States
49,877 babies in the United States have been named Corinne since 1880. It ranks #587 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #972.
States where it is most popular
- NY (13.9 %)
- CA (11.6 %)
- PA (7.1 %)
- IL (7 %)
- MA (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 397 |
| 1890-1900 | 993 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,301 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,777 |
| 1920-1930 | 5,158 |
| 1930-1940 | 3,233 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,911 |
| 1950-1960 | 5,185 |
| 1960-1970 | 4,555 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,141 |
| 1980-1990 | 5,169 |
| 1990-2000 | 5,205 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,837 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,545 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,470 |
Famous people named Corinne
- Corinne Bailey Rae: Singer, Songwriter
- Corinne Griffith: Actress, Producer
- Corinne Foxx: Actress, Model
Nicknames
Cori, Corie, Cora, Rinny
Fun facts
- The name gained widespread popularity throughout Europe and North America following the 1807 publication of Madame de Staël's romantic novel 'Corinne'.
- It traces back to Corinna, a famous Ancient Greek lyric poet from Boeotia who was said to have competed against Pindar.