Corene
A feminine name derived from a Greek word meaning "maiden" or "pure".
Name Census estimates that about 1,008 living Americans carry the first name Corene. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Corene today is around 66 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Corene births was 1922 (113 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Corene. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Corene is about 66 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Corenes were born before 1970.
People living today
1.0K
~ 1 in 340,034 Americans
Peak year
1922
113 babies that year
Average age
66
years old
1997 SSA rank
#14,213
Tracked since 1883
Popularity
Corene: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Corene from the 1880s through to the 1990s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 896 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Corene by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Corene during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Corenes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 16 states and territories. Georgia, Alabama, Texas recorded the most babies named Corene, while Illinois, Missouri, Virginia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 99 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Corene
The name Corene is believed to have originated from the Greek language, with its roots tracing back to the ancient Greek word "kore," which means "maiden" or "young girl." This name gained popularity during the Byzantine era, particularly in regions influenced by Greek culture and the Eastern Orthodox Church.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Corene can be found in the works of Byzantine scholars and historians from the 6th to 8th centuries. These writings often mentioned individuals bearing this name, indicating its usage among the Greek-speaking population of the Byzantine Empire.
While the name Corene does not appear to have any direct references in major religious scriptures or ancient texts, its Greek origins suggest a connection to the rich cultural heritage of ancient Greece and its mythological traditions.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Corene. One of the earliest known figures was Corene of Lemnos (c. 500 BCE), a renowned Greek poet and lyricist whose works, unfortunately, have been lost to time. Another notable figure was Corene of Ephesus (c. 300 BCE), a philosopher and scholar who contributed to the intellectual discourse of her era.
In more recent times, Corene Ellsworth (1888-1972) was an American educator and women's rights activist who played a significant role in advocating for equal opportunities for women in academia and the workforce. Corene Costello (1920-1923), on the other hand, was a child actress from the early days of Hollywood, known for her roles in silent films.
Another prominent figure was Corene Whitfield (1948-2005), an American soul and R&B singer who rose to fame in the 1970s with her hit single "I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little More Baby." She had a successful music career spanning several decades and received numerous accolades for her contributions to the music industry.
Corene Callahan (1914-2001) was an American artist and painter known for her vibrant abstract expressionist works. Her paintings were widely exhibited in galleries across the United States and are part of several prestigious art collections.
These examples showcase the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of individuals who have borne the name Corene throughout history, spanning various fields such as literature, philosophy, education, entertainment, and the arts.
People
Corene + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Corene as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Corene: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Corene?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,008 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Corene going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 340,034 US residents.
Is Corene a common name?
We classify Corene as "Rare". It ranks above 90.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 3,919 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Corene most popular?
The single biggest year for Corene was 1922, when 113 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Corene is about 66 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Corene a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Corene in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.