Declining since 1991.
Popularity of Corine since 1880
Babies named Corine per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Corine's real moment was 1910.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 162 |
| 1890s | 449 |
| 1900s | 1,030 |
| 1910s | 2,384 |
| 1920s | 3,241 |
| 1930s | 2,124 |
| 1940s | 1,443 |
| 1950s | 1,118 |
| 1960s | 787 |
| 1970s | 572 |
| 1980s | 581 |
| 1990s | 396 |
| 2000s | 165 |
| 2010s | 70 |
| 2020s | 25 |
Meaning & origin
Corine is a name that saw its highest popularity in 1910, its peak year, when it ranked among the more common names for girls. Since 1991, its usage has been steadily declining, reflecting a trajectory that moved away from early 20th-century favorites. The name is a spelling variation of Corinne, which itself draws from the Greek word for 'maiden'. While Corine never reached the top ranks of U.S. baby names, it held a modest presence during the 1910s decade. As a simpler variant, it offers a classic yet less common alternative to Cora or Corinne.
Corine is a diminutive or variant of Corinne, which itself comes from the Greek name Korinna, derived from 'kore' (maiden). Corinne gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 19th century, partly due to the influence of the 1807 novel 'Corinne, or Italy' by Madame de Staël. Corine emerged as a simplified spelling variant, peaking in the United States around 1910.
Where Corine 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: Cora, Rin, Coco
Sibling names for Corine
Names that share Corine's style, for a brother or sister.
