Korinthian
A gender neutral name of Greek origin meaning "from Corinth".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Korinthian. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Korinthian today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Korinthian births was 2007 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Korinthian. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Korinthian. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2007
5 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#13,514
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Korinthian: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Korinthian 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 Korinthian during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Korinthian
The name Korinthian has its origins in Ancient Greece, specifically in the city-state of Corinth. It is derived from the Greek word "Korinthos," which was the name of the city. The name likely emerged during the Classical period of Ancient Greece, around the 5th century BCE.
Corinth was a wealthy and influential city-state in ancient times, known for its strategic location on the isthmus that connected the Peloponnese peninsula to mainland Greece. The city played a significant role in Greek history, culture, and trade. It is possible that the name Korinthian was initially used to denote someone from Corinth or someone associated with the city's culture and influence.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Korinthian can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Thucydides. In his work "The Peloponnesian War," he mentions a Korinthian named Aristeus who was involved in events related to the conflict between Athens and Sparta.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Korinthian. One such person was Korinthian of Sicyon, a Greek sculptor who lived in the 5th century BCE and was renowned for his works in bronze and marble.
Another notable figure was Korinthian the Younger, a Byzantine monk and theologian who lived in the 12th century CE. He was known for his writings on Christian theology and his contributions to the intellectual life of the Byzantine Empire.
In the 16th century, there was a Korinthian who was a member of the Ottoman court and served as a translator and interpreter for Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. This Korinthian played a significant role in facilitating communication and diplomacy between the Ottoman Empire and other nations.
During the Renaissance period, a painter named Korinthian Bellini was active in Venice, Italy. He was a member of the renowned Bellini family of artists and is credited with contributing to the development of Venetian Renaissance painting.
In more recent times, there was a Greek-American author and poet named Korinthian Nikos, who was born in 1920 and known for his works exploring themes of identity, immigration, and the Greek diaspora experience.
It is worth noting that while the name Korinthian has its roots in Ancient Greece, it has been used across various cultures and regions throughout history, likely due to the influence and spread of Greek culture and language.
People
Korinthian + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Korinthian as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with K
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FAQ
Korinthian: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Korinthian?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Korinthian 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Korinthian a common name?
We classify Korinthian as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Korinthian most popular?
The single biggest year for Korinthian was 2007, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Korinthian is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Korinthian in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Korinthian a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Korinthian in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Korinthian still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Korinthian in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Korinthian can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Korinthian as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Korinthian on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.