Holding steady.
Popularity of Corena since 1893
Babies named Corena per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1961, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Corena's real moment was 1905.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 18 |
| 1900s | 57 |
| 1910s | 114 |
| 1920s | 141 |
| 1930s | 207 |
| 1940s | 85 |
| 1950s | 62 |
| 1960s | 210 |
| 1970s | 212 |
| 1980s | 168 |
| 1990s | 145 |
| 2000s | 63 |
| 2010s | 34 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Corena first emerged in U.S. birth records in 1893, reaching its peak popularity in 1905. The name has never been common; it remains a rare choice, with steady but minimal usage into the present day, including in 2025. Its rarity means top states of usage have not been statistically meaningful. The name's derivation is uncertain, but it likely belongs to the family of names inspired by Greek 'korē' (maiden).
Corena likely emerged as a variant of Corina or Corinne, names ultimately derived from the Greek 'korē' (maiden). It first appeared in the United States in the 1890s, peaking in popularity around 1905. The name has remained consistently rare, never entering widespread use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cora, Rena
Sibling names for Corena
Names that share Corena's style, for a brother or sister.
