Corrie
Corrie is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Maiden, girl, or from the hollow.
Origin and history
Corrie originated as a diminutive of names like Cora, Corinna, or Cornelia, as well as a Gaelic place name referring to a circular hollow. It gained steady usage in the mid-20th century, often favored for its friendly, vintage sound. Today, it remains a familiar yet relatively uncommon choice for girls in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
8,567 babies in the United States have been named Corrie since 1880. It ranks #1811 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1869.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.1 %)
- SC (11 %)
- TX (10.1 %)
- IL (5.8 %)
- NY (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 164 |
| 1890-1900 | 270 |
| 1900-1910 | 232 |
| 1910-1920 | 418 |
| 1920-1930 | 401 |
| 1930-1940 | 277 |
| 1940-1950 | 203 |
| 1950-1960 | 220 |
| 1960-1970 | 446 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,180 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,875 |
| 1990-2000 | 993 |
| 2000-2010 | 349 |
| 2010-2019 | 307 |
| 2020-2029 | 232 |
Famous people named Corrie
- Corrie ten Boom: Author, Humanitarian
Fun facts
- Corrie developed as a pet form for classical names starting with 'Cor-', such as Cora, Corinna, or Cornelia.
- In Scotland, a corrie is a geographical feature describing a steep-sided circular hollow on a mountain.