Corion
A masculine name believed to have Spanish roots, meaning "exceptional one."
Name Census estimates that about 330 living Americans carry the first name Corion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Corion today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Corion births was 2005 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Corion. 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
330
~ 1 in 1,038,650 Americans
Peak year
2005
30 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2022 SSA rank
#11,136
Tracked since 1985
Popularity
Corion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Corion from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 169 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Corion 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 Corion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Corions live
Origin
Meaning and history of Corion
The name Corion is believed to have its origins in ancient Greek culture, dating back to the classical era. It is thought to be derived from the Greek word "korion," which means "helmet" or "headpiece." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with warriors or soldiers in ancient Greek society.
In the early days of its use, Corion was likely a name given to male children born into military families or those with a strong connection to the Greek army or military traditions. The name's connection to helmets and headgear could have symbolized strength, protection, and bravery.
While there are no definitive historical records or ancient texts that directly reference the name Corion, its Greek roots and potential military connotations align with the cultural values and practices of ancient Greek civilization.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Corion was a Greek philosopher who lived in the 5th century BC. Although little is known about his life and works, his existence suggests that the name had already gained some recognition during that time period.
Another notable figure was Corion of Thebes, a Greek physician who lived in the 4th century BC. He was known for his contributions to the field of medicine and was mentioned in several ancient medical texts.
In the 3rd century BC, there was a Greek sculptor named Corion who was renowned for his intricate and lifelike stone carvings. Some of his works are believed to have adorned temples and public buildings in ancient Greece.
During the Roman era, a Roman senator named Corion is recorded as having lived in the 1st century AD. He was known for his oratory skills and his involvement in political affairs during that time.
In the 6th century AD, a Byzantine monk named Corion gained recognition for his religious writings and his efforts in preserving ancient manuscripts and texts. He is believed to have lived and worked in a monastery in present-day Turkey.
While the name Corion has its roots in ancient Greek culture, it has been used across various regions and time periods, albeit with varying levels of popularity and significance. These examples provide insight into the historical presence and potential meanings associated with this intriguing name.
People
Corion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Corion 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
Corion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Corion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 330 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Corion 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 1,038,650 US residents.
Is Corion a common name?
We classify Corion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 335 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Corion most popular?
The single biggest year for Corion was 2005, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Corion is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Corion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Corion in the SSA data are male. 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.