Corrina
Corrina is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Maiden or young girl.
Origin and history
Corrina is a classic feminine name derived from the ancient Greek name Korinna, which stems from the word for maiden. It serves as a elaboration of Corinna and Cora, appearing consistently in U.S. naming records over the decades. Though never a top-charting name, it offers a gentle, familiar alternative to modern popular names with a similar sound.
Popularity in the United States
5,870 babies in the United States have been named Corrina since 1880. It ranks #2226 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1981.
States where it is most popular
- CA (44.7 %)
- TX (9.4 %)
- AZ (6.3 %)
- NY (5.8 %)
- IL (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 10 |
| 1920-1930 | 33 |
| 1930-1940 | 53 |
| 1940-1950 | 49 |
| 1950-1960 | 93 |
| 1960-1970 | 887 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,152 |
| 1980-1990 | 903 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,332 |
| 2000-2010 | 750 |
| 2010-2019 | 488 |
| 2020-2029 | 120 |
Famous people named Corrina
- Corrina Repp: musician, singer
Nicknames
Cori, Cora, Rina
Fun facts
- The name traces back to the ancient Greek lyric poet Corinna, who was renowned for her verse in classical antiquity.
- 'Corrina, Corrina' is a famous traditional blues and folk song, which inspired a 1994 feature film of the same name.