Korina
Korina is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Maiden or young woman.
Origin and history
Korina is a feminine name of Greek origin, derived from Corinna, meaning 'maiden' or 'girl'. It serves as a modern spelling variant using the letter 'K'. In the United States, it is a relatively uncommon name that has seen steady, low-frequency usage over the decades.
Popularity in the United States
2,605 babies in the United States have been named Korina since 1880. It ranks #3462 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1992.
States where it is most popular
- CA (53.9 %)
- TX (31.5 %)
- NY (5 %)
- AZ (3.5 %)
- IL (2.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 164 |
| 1970-1980 | 262 |
| 1980-1990 | 438 |
| 1990-2000 | 834 |
| 2000-2010 | 504 |
| 2010-2019 | 294 |
| 2020-2029 | 109 |
Famous people named Korina
- Korina Sanchez: Journalist, Television host
- Korina Longin: Model
Nicknames
Kori, Rina
Fun facts
- Korina is a contemporary variant of the classical name Corinna, which dates back to ancient Greek poetry.
- The substitution of 'K' for 'C' gained popularity in late 20th-century U.S. naming trends.