Coryn
A feminine name of English origin meaning "round, hollowed-out bowl".
Name Census estimates that about 914 living Americans carry the first name Coryn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Coryn today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Coryn births was 2006 (45 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Coryn. 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
914
~ 1 in 375,005 Americans
Peak year
2006
45 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2023 SSA rank
#15,702
Tracked since 1957
Popularity
Coryn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Coryn from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 312 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
Coryn 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 Coryn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Coryns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, Texas, Missouri recorded the most babies named Coryn, while Pennsylvania, Missouri, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 13 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Coryn
The name Coryn has its origins in the ancient Celtic languages, with roots that can be traced back to the early Middle Ages. The name is believed to be derived from the Gaelic word "coir," which means "virtuous" or "noble." This suggests that the name was originally bestowed upon individuals who were held in high regard for their moral character and honorable conduct.
In the early medieval period, the name Coryn was primarily found in the regions of modern-day Ireland, Scotland, and parts of Wales. It gained popularity among the Celtic communities of these areas, often used as a masculine given name. Over time, the name underwent various spelling variations, including Corynn, Coryn, and Corynne.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Coryn can be found in the Irish Annals, a collection of historical records dating back to the 6th century AD. These annals mention a man named Coryn mac Áedáin, who was a prominent chieftain in the Kingdom of Dál Riata, an ancient Scottish kingdom located in present-day Argyll and the Isles.
Throughout the centuries, the name Coryn has been associated with several notable figures. In the 9th century, Coryn of Landévennec was a Breton monk and scholar renowned for his contributions to the preservation of ancient manuscripts and the development of Celtic Christian monasticism.
During the 12th century, Coryn ap Rhys was a Welsh nobleman and military commander who played a significant role in the conflicts between the Welsh princes and the Norman invaders. His name is mentioned in various historical chronicles of the time, highlighting his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
In the 16th century, Coryn Gafraith was a renowned Welsh poet and bard, celebrated for his intricate and lyrical compositions. His works are considered important contributions to the rich tradition of Welsh literature and have been studied and preserved over the centuries.
Moving forward to the 19th century, Coryn Cromerarrh was an Irish author and journalist who gained recognition for his novels and articles that explored the social and political issues of his time. His writings provided valuable insights into the cultural and historical context of Ireland during that era.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Coryn. While the name may have experienced varying levels of popularity over time, its Celtic roots and associations with virtue, nobility, and cultural significance have endured, making it a name with a rich and fascinating history.
People
Coryn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Coryn 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
Coryn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Coryn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 914 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Coryn 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 375,005 US residents.
Is Coryn a common name?
We classify Coryn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 945 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Coryn most popular?
The single biggest year for Coryn was 2006, when 45 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Coryn is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Coryn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Coryn 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.