Korynne
A feminine name derived from the Greek name "Korina," meaning "maiden."
Name Census estimates that about 141 living Americans carry the first name Korynne. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Korynne today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Korynne births was 1993 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Korynne. 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
141
~ 1 in 2,430,882 Americans
Peak year
1993
13 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2018 SSA rank
#16,987
Tracked since 1979
Census
Korynne in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 186 people with the first name Korynne, which placed it at #40,168 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
#40,168
National first-name rank
People counted
186
186 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
74.2% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Korynne
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Korynne is White at 74.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.2%) and Black (8.1%). 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 Korynne 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 Korynne at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White74.2% · 138
- Hispanic or Latino10.2% · 19
- Black or African American8.1% · 15
- Two or more races6.5% · 12
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.1% · 2
Popularity
Korynne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Korynne from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 64 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Korynne remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Korynne 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 Korynne during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Korynne
The name Korynne is a unique and intriguing moniker with roots that stretch back across centuries and cultures. Its origins can be traced to the ancient Greek word "kore," which translates to "maiden" or "young girl." This linguistic connection suggests that Korynne may have been originally bestowed upon young women in the classical Greek era, perhaps as a way to honor their youth and purity.
As the centuries passed, the name evolved and adapted to different languages and regions. In the Middle Ages, variations such as "Corinne" and "Korinna" emerged in parts of Europe, particularly in areas influenced by French and Germanic cultures. These spellings were likely influenced by the Latin root "cor," meaning "heart," adding a layer of warmth and affection to the name's meaning.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Korynne can be found in the works of the ancient Greek poet Pindar, who wrote of a woman named Korinna in the 5th century BCE. This literary reference lends an air of historical gravitas to the name, connecting it to the rich cultural tapestry of ancient Greece.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Korynne or its variations. In the 18th century, Corinna Phillipine Gartner (1727-1753) was a German poet and botanist whose works explored the natural world. A century later, Corinna Bille (1828-1898) was a Swiss painter known for her landscapes and portraits, reflecting the artistic spirit often associated with the name.
Crossing into the 20th century, we find Corinna Tsopei (1904-1999), a renowned Greek actress who graced the stage and screen with her talent. Her namesake served as a testament to her Greek heritage and the enduring legacy of the name.
Another noteworthy figure was Corinna Harney (1928-2018), an American civil rights activist and educator who dedicated her life to promoting racial equality and social justice. Her name resonated with strength and resilience, echoing the determination of those who have fought for a better world.
As we navigate through the annals of history, the name Korynne stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of cultures and traditions that have shaped our world. From its ancient Greek roots to its modern interpretations, this name carries with it a sense of grace, beauty, and resilience – qualities that have transcended time and place.
People
Korynne + last name combinations
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FAQ
Korynne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Korynne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 141 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Korynne 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 2,430,882 US residents.
Is Korynne a common name?
We classify Korynne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 145 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Korynne most popular?
The single biggest year for Korynne was 1993, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Korynne is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Korynne in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 186 people with the name Korynne, or 0.06 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #40,168 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 Korynne 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 Korynne?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Korynne appears almost entirely female. Of the 179 people counted with this name, 99.4% 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 Korynne?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Korynne is White at 74.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.2%) and Black (8.1%). 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 Korynne most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Korynne in the 2020 Census, accounting for 74.2% (138 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 Korynne in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Korynne a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Korynne 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 Korynne still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Korynne 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 Korynne 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 Americans are named Korynne?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.