Declining since 1993, #3,903 for girls today.
Popularity of Corina since 1886
Babies named Corina per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1992, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Corina's real moment was 1980.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 26 |
| 1900s | 58 |
| 1910s | 154 |
| 1920s | 284 |
| 1930s | 397 |
| 1940s | 381 |
| 1950s | 639 |
| 1960s | 2,316 |
| 1970s | 2,934 |
| 1980s | 3,066 |
| 1990s | 3,100 |
| 2000s | 1,487 |
| 2010s | 772 |
| 2020s | 306 |
Meaning & origin
Corina, a name of Greek origin meaning 'maiden', entered the U.S. naming landscape in 1886 but has never been extremely common. Its highest popularity came in 1980, when it reached its peak rank. Since 1993, the name has been on a declining trajectory, and in 2025 it was given to about 1 in every 43,440 newborns, placing it at rank 3,903. Despite its relative rarity, Corina has a steady presence, with Texas being among the top states for the name. Its simplicity and melodic sound keep it in circulation, often chosen by parents looking for a name that is both classic and distinctive.
Corina is a variant of Corinna, which derives from the Greek word 'korē' meaning 'maiden'. The name Corinna was borne by a famous ancient Greek lyric poetess from Tanagra, active around the 5th century BC. The spelling Corina emerged as a simplified form, popular in the English-speaking world in the 20th century.
Where Corina is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cori, Rina, Cory
Sibling names for Corina
Names that share Corina's style, for a brother or sister.
