Holding steady.
Popularity of Coreen since 1900
Babies named Coreen per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1968, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Coreen's real moment was 1977.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 53 |
| 1920s | 93 |
| 1930s | 127 |
| 1940s | 245 |
| 1950s | 374 |
| 1960s | 657 |
| 1970s | 535 |
| 1980s | 256 |
| 1990s | 112 |
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Coreen is a name that saw its peak usage in 1977, though it has never been a common choice in the United States. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1900, experiencing modest but steady use through the mid-20th century. According to Social Security data, its trajectory is stable, with no significant spikes or declines in recent decades. The name's etymology is uncertain, with possible roots in Greek 'kore' meaning 'maiden' or Irish 'cuireann' meaning 'spear', making it a versatile choice with potential cultural ties. While no top states are recorded for Coreen, its use has been distributed across the country among families seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name.
Coreen likely originated as a variant of Corinne, a French form of the Greek name Korinna, derived from 'kore' meaning 'maiden'. Alternatively, it may be an Anglicized form of the Irish name Cuireann, which means 'spear'. The name gained modest use in English-speaking countries in the early 20th century, peaking in popularity in the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cory, Reenie, Coco
Sibling names for Coreen
Names that share Coreen's style, for a brother or sister.
