Korinne
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "young maiden".
Name Census estimates that about 1,247 living Americans carry the first name Korinne. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Korinne today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Korinne births was 1978 (44 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Korinne. 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
1.2K
~ 1 in 274,863 Americans
Peak year
1978
44 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,784
Tracked since 1953
Popularity
Korinne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Korinne from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 284 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
Korinne 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 Korinne during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Korinnes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. California, New York, Pennsylvania recorded the most babies named Korinne, while Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 19 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Korinne
The name Korinne has its roots in the ancient Greek language and culture, tracing back to the 5th century BC. It is derived from the Greek word "kore," which means "maiden" or "young girl." The name is closely linked to the Greek goddess of spring, Kore, who was also known as Persephone, the daughter of Demeter, the goddess of agriculture.
In Greek mythology, the story of Kore's abduction by Hades, the god of the underworld, and her subsequent return to her mother Demeter is a central narrative. This myth is believed to symbolize the cycle of the seasons and the renewal of life. The name Korinne, therefore, carries connotations of youth, beauty, and the cyclical nature of life.
The earliest known recorded use of the name Korinne can be traced back to ancient Greek texts and inscriptions. One notable example is a tombstone inscription from the 4th century BC, found in Corinth, which mentions a woman named Korinne.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Korinne. One of the earliest was Korinne of Thespiae, a Greek lyric poet who lived in the 5th century BC. Her works, though largely lost, were highly regarded in ancient times.
In the 17th century, Korinne de Sommerive was a French noblewoman and courtier at the court of Louis XIV. She was known for her wit and intelligence and was a prominent figure in the literary salons of Paris.
During the 19th century, Korinne Kretschmer (1832-1909) was a German painter and illustrator, renowned for her portraits and historical paintings. Her works can be found in various museums across Germany and Europe.
In the 20th century, Korinne Duby Blatt (1908-1981) was a Swiss-American writer and translator. She is best known for her translations of works by renowned authors such as Albert Camus and Jean-Paul Sartre.
Another notable figure was Korinne Griffith (1899-1952), an American silent film actress and producer. She rose to fame in the 1920s and starred in several successful films, including "Orphans of the Storm" and "Dream Street."
These examples demonstrate the enduring presence of the name Korinne across various cultures and time periods, reflecting its rich historical significance and connection to the ancient Greek mythological traditions.
People
Korinne + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Korinne 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
Korinne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Korinne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,247 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Korinne 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 274,863 US residents.
Is Korinne a common name?
We classify Korinne as "Rare". It ranks above 91.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,315 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Korinne most popular?
The single biggest year for Korinne was 1978, when 44 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Korinne is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Korinne a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Korinne 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.