Corinne first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Corinne has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Corinne

A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "young maiden".

Popularity of Corinne by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Corinne is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 100% of people named Corinne being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 240 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Corinne.

Year Male Count Female Count
2023 0 240
2022 0 232
2021 0 246
2020 0 265
2019 0 300
2018 0 341
2017 0 330
2016 0 354
2015 0 388
2014 0 382
2013 0 368
2012 0 360
2011 0 340
2010 0 381
2009 0 376
2008 0 336
2007 0 433
2006 0 326
2005 0 328
2004 0 352
2003 0 391
2002 0 385
2001 0 434
2000 0 476
1999 0 418
1998 0 400
1997 0 348
1996 0 389
1995 0 462
1994 0 507
1993 0 611
1992 0 655
1991 0 772
1990 0 642
1989 5 548
1988 0 446
1987 0 407
1986 0 461
1985 0 440
1984 5 498
1983 0 511
1982 0 589
1981 0 609
1980 0 662
1979 5 788
1978 0 847
1977 0 397
1976 0 286
1975 0 264
1974 0 283

The history of the first name Corinne

The name Corinne originated from the ancient Greek language and culture. It is derived from the word "kore," which means "maiden" or "young woman." The name first appeared in ancient Greek literature and texts dating back to the 5th century BC.

In Greek mythology, Kore was a epithet given to the goddess Persephone, the daughter of Demeter and Zeus. The name Corinne was likely used as a feminine name to honor or pay tribute to this mythological figure.

The earliest recorded use of the name Corinne can be traced back to the 5th century BC Greek poet Corinna. She was a lyric poet from Tanagra in Boeotia, Greece, and is considered one of the greatest poets of ancient Greece alongside Pindar and Sappho.

Another notable figure named Corinne was Corinna Lotz (1909-1976), a German writer and poet who was part of the Weimar Republic's literary scene in the 1920s and 1930s. Her works often explored themes of love, sexuality, and feminism.

Corinne Roosevelt Robinson (1861-1933) was an American poet, author, and the younger sister of former U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt. She published several collections of poetry and was involved in various social and philanthropic causes.

Corinne Calvet (1925-2001) was a French actress and dancer who appeared in several Hollywood films in the 1940s and 1950s, including "Rope of Sand" and "Thunderstruck."

Corinne Griffith (1894-1979) was an American film actress, producer, and author who rose to prominence during the silent film era. She starred in numerous films and later became a successful businesswoman in the real estate industry.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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