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

Popularity of Corrine by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Corrine is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 39 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Corrine.

The history of the first name Corrine

The name Corrine is a French feminine form of the ancient Greek name Korinna. It is derived from the Greek word 'kore', meaning 'maiden' or 'young girl'. The name Korinna was first recorded in ancient Greek texts and is associated with a renowned lyric poet from ancient Boeotia, Greece, who lived around 600 BCE.

The name Corrine gained popularity during the Middle Ages in France, possibly due to the influence of the 9th century French saint, St. Corrine. It was a widely used name among French nobility and royalty during this period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Corrine can be found in the writings of the 12th century French philosopher and theologian, Peter Abelard. He mentioned a woman named Corrine in his famous work, "Historia Calamitatum".

In the 16th century, the name Corrine was further popularized by the French Renaissance poet, Corrine d'Arles (1508-1565). She was a renowned figure in the literary circles of her time and her works often celebrated the beauty of women and nature.

Other notable historical figures with the name Corrine include Corrine Roosevelt Robinson (1861-1933), the younger sister of former US President Theodore Roosevelt, and Corrine Brown (1946-), a former member of the United States House of Representatives from Florida.

In the world of literature, Corrine is the name of a character in the 1807 novel "Corinne, or Italy" by the French writer, Madame de Staël (1766-1817). This book played a significant role in shaping the Romantic movement in Europe and popularized the name Corrine across the continent.

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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