Find out how popular the first name Corrinne has been for the last 45 years (from 1975 to 2019) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Corrinne by gender

Based on the last 45 years of data, Corrinne is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2019, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Corrinne.

The history of the first name Corrinne

The name Corrinne is a French feminine form of the name Corrin, which itself is derived from the Greek name Korinna. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Greek city of Corinth, with the name Korinna meaning "maiden of Corinth".

In ancient times, Korinna was the name of a renowned Greek poet from Tanagra, a town near Thebes. She lived around the 5th century BC and composed lyric poetry, though little of her work survives today. Her existence is mentioned in writings by ancient scholars like Plutarch and Antipater of Thessalonica.

The variation Corrinne emerged as a popular name in France during the Middle Ages. One of the earliest recorded examples is Corrinne de Tańczyn, a Polish noblewoman who lived in the 13th century and was known for her philanthropic endeavors.

In the 16th century, the name gained prominence through the Italian poet and scholar Corrinne Olimpica, born in 1520. She was celebrated for her poetic prowess and was crowned as the first woman to receive the prestigious laurel wreath of a poet in Rome.

Another notable figure was Corrinne Roosevelt Robinson, the granddaughter of former US President Theodore Roosevelt. She lived from 1892 to 1933 and was an acclaimed poet and writer in her own right.

Corrinne Calvet, born in 1925, was a French actress who gained fame in Hollywood during the 1950s and appeared in numerous films and television shows.

Corrinne Luchaire, born in 1921, was a French author and journalist known for her works on philosophy, literature, and feminism. She was awarded the prestigious Prix Femina literary prize in 1960.

Data source

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