Korissa
A feminine variant of Cora, derived from the Greek name Korissa meaning "maiden".
Name Census estimates that about 345 living Americans carry the first name Korissa. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Korissa today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Korissa births was 1993 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Korissa. 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
345
~ 1 in 993,491 Americans
Peak year
1993
28 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
2011 SSA rank
#14,123
Tracked since 1977
Census
Korissa in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 341 people with the first name Korissa, which placed it at #27,024 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#27,024
National first-name rank
People counted
341
341 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
75.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Korissa
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Korissa is White at 75.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.6%) and Black (5.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Korissa described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Korissa at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White75.7% · 258
- Hispanic or Latino10.6% · 36
- Black or African American5.9% · 20
- Two or more races4.4% · 15
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.1% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.5% · 5
Popularity
Korissa: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Korissa from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 193 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
Korissa 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 Korissa during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Korissas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Korissa
The given name Korissa finds its roots in ancient Greece, dating back to the 5th century BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "kore," which means "maiden" or "young girl." This name was particularly popular among the Greek aristocracy and was often bestowed upon daughters born into influential families.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Korissa can be found in the writings of the Greek historian Herodotus. He mentions a young woman named Korissa who was a priestess in the city of Delphi, renowned for her wisdom and devotion to the Oracle of Apollo.
During the Hellenistic period, which spanned from the 4th century BCE to the 1st century BCE, the name Korissa gained further prominence. It was embraced by various Greek-speaking communities throughout the Mediterranean region, including those in Egypt, Asia Minor, and parts of the Middle East.
In the 2nd century BCE, a remarkable woman named Korissa of Alexandria made significant contributions to the field of mathematics. She is credited with developing innovative methods for calculating the circumference of the Earth and the distance between celestial bodies. Her groundbreaking work influenced many scholars of her time and paved the way for future advancements in astronomy and geography.
Another notable figure who bore the name Korissa was a renowned poet from the island of Lesbos, who lived during the 1st century BCE. Her works, though largely lost to time, were highly regarded for their lyrical beauty and emotional depth. Fragments of her poetry have been preserved in various ancient anthologies, allowing scholars to appreciate her talent and literary prowess.
In the 3rd century CE, a Christian martyr named Korissa was celebrated for her unwavering faith and courage in the face of persecution. According to historical accounts, she refused to renounce her beliefs and was ultimately executed for her devotion to Christianity. Her unwavering spirit and sacrifice inspired many believers during those turbulent times.
Throughout the centuries, the name Korissa has been carried by various individuals from different walks of life. In the 6th century CE, a skilled sculptor named Korissa gained recognition for her intricate marble statues that adorned temples and public spaces in the Byzantine Empire. Her artistic legacy has endured, with some of her works still admired in museums and galleries today.
While the name Korissa may have faded in popularity over time, its rich historical significance and Greek origins continue to captivate scholars and name enthusiasts alike. It serves as a reminder of the enduring influence of ancient cultures and the lasting impact of remarkable individuals who have left their mark on history.
People
Korissa + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Korissa 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
Korissa: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Korissa?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 345 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Korissa 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 993,491 US residents.
Is Korissa a common name?
We classify Korissa as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 357 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Korissa most popular?
The single biggest year for Korissa was 1993, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Korissa is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Korissa in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 341 people with the name Korissa, or 0.11 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #27,024 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Korissa in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Korissa?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Korissa appears almost entirely female. Of the 341 people counted with this name, 99.7% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Korissa?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Korissa is White at 75.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.6%) and Black (5.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Korissa most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Korissa in the 2020 Census, accounting for 75.7% (258 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Korissa in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Korissa a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Korissa 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.
Is Korissa still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Korissa 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 Korissa 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.
How many people are named Korissa?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.