Corrin
An anglicized version of a Celtic name meaning "spear bearer".
Name Census estimates that about 2,016 living Americans carry the first name Corrin. It is a predominantly female name (92.9% of registrations). The average person named Corrin today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Corrin births was 2000 (79 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Corrin. 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
2.0K
~ 1 in 170,017 Americans
Peak year
2000
79 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
2022 SSA rank
#12,708
Tracked since 1935
Gender
Gender distribution for Corrin
Corrin leans heavily female at 92.9% of total registrations, but 152 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Corrin as a male name
- Ranked #12,708 in 2022
- 5 male births in 2022
- Peak: 2009 (10 births)
Corrin as a female name
- Ranked #15,768 in 2021
- 5 female births in 2021
- Peak: 2000 (79 births)
Popularity
Corrin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Corrin from the 1930s through to the 2020s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 624 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
Corrin 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 Corrin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Corrins live
The SSA's state-level files cover 13 states and territories. California, New York, Pennsylvania recorded the most babies named Corrin, while Washington, Maryland, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 40 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Corrin
The name Corrin has its origins in the Gaelic language, with roots dating back to ancient Celtic cultures. It is believed to be derived from the Old Irish word "corra," which means "spear" or "pointed weapon." This connection suggests that the name may have been associated with warriors or those skilled in combat during the early medieval period in Ireland and Scotland.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Corrin can be found in the ancient Irish text known as the Annals of Ulster, which documents historical events from the 5th to the 16th centuries. The name appears in entries from the 12th century, indicating its use during the Middle Ages.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Corrin. One of the earliest was Corrin mac Ferthnen, an Irish saint and abbot who lived in the 6th century AD. He founded the monastery of Devenish Island in Lough Erne, Northern Ireland, which became an important center of learning and spirituality during the Early Medieval period.
In the 13th century, Corrin O'Brolchain was a prominent Irish poet and historian from County Derry, known for his works chronicling the events of his time. His writings provide valuable insights into the cultural and political landscape of medieval Ireland.
During the 16th century, Corrin Ó Cléirigh was an Irish chronicler and scribe from County Donegal. He was part of a renowned family of scholars and scribes who played a crucial role in preserving and transcribing ancient Irish manuscripts and historical records.
In the 18th century, Corrin Frinlegan was a Scottish Gaelic poet and bard from the Isle of Mull. His works celebrated the traditions and culture of the Scottish Highlands and were widely appreciated during his time.
Fast forward to the 20th century, Corrin Redgrave was a renowned British actress born in 1939. She was part of the acclaimed Redgrave acting dynasty and appeared in numerous films, television shows, and stage productions throughout her career, earning critical acclaim for her performances.
While the name Corrin has its roots in ancient Celtic cultures, it has endured through the ages and continues to be used in various parts of the world, carrying with it a rich historical legacy and cultural significance.
People
Corrin + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Corrin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Corrin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,016 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Corrin 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 170,017 US residents.
Is Corrin a common name?
We classify Corrin as "Rare". It ranks above 93.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,127 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Corrin most popular?
The single biggest year for Corrin was 2000, when 79 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Corrin is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Corrin a female name?
Yes, 92.9% of people registered as Corrin 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.