Korina
A feminine name with Latin origins meaning "maiden".
Name Census estimates that about 2,475 living Americans carry the first name Korina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Korina today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Korina births was 1995 (107 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Korina. 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
2.5K
~ 1 in 138,487 Americans
Peak year
1995
107 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,210
Tracked since 1961
Popularity
Korina: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Korina from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 834 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
Korina 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 Korina during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Korinas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Korina, while Washington, Oregon, Ohio recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 116 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Korina
The given name Korina has its origins in the Greek language. It is derived from the Greek word "kore," which means "maiden" or "young girl." The name likely emerged in ancient Greece during the classical period, although its earliest recorded use is difficult to pinpoint precisely.
One of the earliest known references to the name Korina can be found in ancient Greek literature. The name appears in Aristophanes' play "Lysistrata," written in 411 BC. In this comedy, Korina is mentioned as one of the female characters, though her role is minor.
Throughout the Byzantine Empire and the Eastern Roman Empire, the name Korina remained in use, albeit not as common as some other Greek names. It was often bestowed upon daughters of noble or wealthy families, reflecting the name's association with youth and purity.
In the 5th century AD, a notable figure named Korina lived in Constantinople. She was a member of the Eastern Orthodox Church and is venerated as a saint in some traditions for her pious life and charitable works.
During the Renaissance period, the name Korina gained more popularity in parts of Europe, particularly in Italy and Greece. One notable bearer of the name was Korina de' Medici (1520-1569), a member of the influential Medici family in Florence. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of Renaissance artists and intellectuals.
Another historical figure named Korina was Korina Tsambiko (1720-1795), a Greek woman who played a significant role in the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire. She is remembered for her bravery and her contributions to the struggle for Greek independence.
In the 19th century, the name Korina continued to be used in various parts of Europe, particularly in Greece and other regions with Greek cultural influences. One notable bearer of the name from this era was Korina Samara (1845-1912), a Greek painter and artist who was known for her portraits and landscapes.
Over the centuries, the name Korina has maintained its association with Greek culture and heritage, although it has also been adopted and used in various other cultures and regions around the world.
People
Korina + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Korina as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Korina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Korina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,475 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Korina 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 138,487 US residents.
Is Korina a common name?
We classify Korina as "Rare". It ranks above 94.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,590 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Korina most popular?
The single biggest year for Korina was 1995, when 107 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Korina is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Korina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Korina 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.