Corinthia
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "belonging to Corinth".
Name Census estimates that about 976 living Americans carry the first name Corinthia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Corinthia today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Corinthia births was 1992 (35 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Corinthia. 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.
People living today
976
~ 1 in 351,183 Americans
Peak year
1992
35 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
2024 SSA rank
#15,745
Tracked since 1905
Popularity
Corinthia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Corinthia from the 1900s through to the 2020s, spanning 13 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 228 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Corinthia 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 Corinthia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Corinthias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. New York, California, Texas recorded the most babies named Corinthia, while South Carolina, Georgia, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 6 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Corinthia
The name Corinthia has its origins in ancient Greece. It is derived from the word "Korinthos," which refers to the city of Corinth, a prominent city-state located in the Peloponnese region. The name emerged during the Classical Greek period, which spanned from the 5th to the 4th century BCE.
Corinth was known for its strategic location, serving as a major trade hub and a center of cultural and artistic development. The city's name was associated with wealth, power, and artistic expression, which may have influenced the choice of Corinthia as a name for individuals.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Corinthia can be found in ancient Greek literature. In Plato's "Republic," written around 380 BCE, there is a reference to a character named Corinthia, though the context and significance of this mention are not entirely clear.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Corinthia. One of the earliest was Corinthia of Thebes, a Greek philosopher who lived in the 4th century BCE. She is known for her contributions to the study of ethics and her association with the Pythagorean school of thought.
In the medieval period, Corinthia de Montfort (c. 1190-1251) was a noblewoman from the House of Montfort in England. She played a significant role in the political and military conflicts of her time, notably during the Barons' War against King Henry III.
During the Renaissance, Corinthia Ruffo (1505-1570) was an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts. She was renowned for her support of artists and intellectuals, and her patronage helped foster the cultural renaissance in Naples.
In the 18th century, Corinthia Howell (1729-1809) was a Welsh artist known for her portraits and landscapes. She gained recognition for her skill and was admitted to the prestigious Society of Artists in London, a rare achievement for a woman in her time.
Another notable figure was Corinthia Brent (1840-1920), an American educator and activist. She was a pioneer in the field of education for African Americans and dedicated her life to promoting educational opportunities and civil rights.
While the name Corinthia has its roots in ancient Greece and has been used throughout history, it is relatively uncommon in modern times. However, its connection to the rich cultural heritage of Corinth and its association with artistic expression, philosophy, and nobility have contributed to its enduring legacy.
People
Corinthia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Corinthia 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
Corinthia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Corinthia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 976 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Corinthia 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 351,183 US residents.
Is Corinthia a common name?
We classify Corinthia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,127 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Corinthia most popular?
The single biggest year for Corinthia was 1992, when 35 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Corinthia is about 42 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Corinthia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Corinthia 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.