Holding steady.
Popularity of Corian since 1976
Babies named Corian per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 14 |
| 1980s | 10 | 61 |
| 1990s | 6 | 63 |
| 2000s | 5 | 85 |
| 2010s | 0 | 71 |
| 2020s | 0 | 20 |
Meaning & origin
Corian is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1976, making it a relatively recent addition to the naming landscape. Although it has never ranked in the top 1000, its peak year was 2011, suggesting a brief uptick in interest. Since then, usage has remained very low, with fewer than five births per year in recent decades, reflecting a stable but minimal presence. The name's small number of bearers, concentrated mainly in specific states, indicates it has not achieved widespread or regional popularity. With no clear etymology or historical background, Corian represents a purely modern coinage, likely inspired by the sounds of familiar names like Corey and Dorian.
Corian first appeared in the 1970s, likely as a modern invention combining elements of names like Corey or Cora with the popular suffix -ian. It does not have a traditional etymology in any language and is not linked to any established naming pattern.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cory
Sibling names for Corian
Names that share Corian's style, for a brother or sister.
