Holding steady.
Popularity of Corene since 1883
Babies named Corene per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Corene's real moment was 1910.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 13 |
| 1890s | 118 |
| 1900s | 257 |
| 1910s | 704 |
| 1920s | 896 |
| 1930s | 685 |
| 1940s | 416 |
| 1950s | 241 |
| 1960s | 229 |
| 1970s | 191 |
| 1980s | 103 |
| 1990s | 66 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Corene is a rare American girl's name that first appeared in official records in 1883. It reached its peak popularity in 1910, during the 1910s decade, a time when many soft-ending feminine names were in vogue. Despite its early 20th-century peak, Corene has not seen a revival and remains a distinctive choice. The name's trajectory has been stable in recent decades, appearing infrequently. Its exact origins are debated, with possible connections to Greek-derived Corinne or Irish-derived Corey.
Corene likely emerged in the United States in the late 19th century. It may be a variant of Corinne, which itself derives from the Greek name Korinna, a feminine diminutive of 'kore' meaning 'maiden'. Alternatively, it could be a feminine form of Corey, an Irish surname meaning 'descendant of Comhraidhe'. The name saw its peak popularity in the 1910s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cora, Rene, Coco
Sibling names for Corene
Names that share Corene's style, for a brother or sister.
