Declining since 1991, #999 for girls today.
Popularity of Corinne since 1880
Babies named Corinne per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1978, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Corinne's real moment was 1926.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 397 |
| 1890s | 993 |
| 1900s | 1,301 |
| 1910s | 2,777 |
| 1920s | 5,158 |
| 1930s | 3,233 |
| 1940s | 2,911 |
| 1950s | 5,185 |
| 1960s | 4,555 |
| 1970s | 4,141 |
| 1980s | 5,169 |
| 1990s | 5,205 |
| 2000s | 3,837 |
| 2010s | 3,545 |
| 2020s | 1,470 |
Meaning & origin
Corinne is a classic Greek-derived name meaning 'maiden,' which peaked in popularity in 1926 at rank 91. Since 1991, it has been steadily declining in use, falling to rank 999 in 2025, where about 1 in 6,353 newborn girls receive the name. While most common in the 1920s, it has shown particular staying power in states like Iowa, Maryland, and Louisiana, where it remains a familiar choice. Corinne offers a refined, literary feel without being overly trendy.
Corinne derives from the Greek name Korinna, a feminine form of Korinos, meaning 'maiden.' In Greek mythology, Korinna was a nymph and a renowned poetess from Thebes. The name entered English usage in the 17th century, popularized by the French form Corinne, and gained further prominence through Madame de Staël's 1807 novel 'Corinne, or Italy.'
Where Corinne 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, Rinnie, Coco
Sibling names for Corinne
Names that share Corinne's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Celeste, Juliette, Vivian, Genevieve, Annelise, Larraine, Lorin, Lorinda, Alaine, Bernetta, Carline, Cleone, Lianne, Lillianne, Loralee, Loreen, Candise, Carine, Carolene, Charmain, Coretha, Corianne, Corlis, Correne, Dorianne, Jillene, Larayne, Lenee, Minette, Vianne, Anneth, Carinne, Dalphine, Darienne, Davine, Eleny, Ilyssa, Korine, Laree, Laurianne, Lauriel, Lorel, Lorian, Loriel, Marcea, Norrine, Perline, Sandrine, Sareen, Willadene, Zandrea, Celines, Careen, Carrine, Corretta, Cybill, Danine, Doralene, Doranne, Euline, Jadine, Jilliane, Loreena, Lorrane, Marveline, Noralyn, Roshanna, Rowene, Salene, Shandel, Valeree, Valerye, Vanette, Verenise
Brothers: Julian, Sebastian, Theodore, Adrian, Damian, Delano, Terron, Claiborne, Elston, Garrin, Stevin, Terrick, Dervin, Erice, Garon, Jovin, Marwin, Carmell, Dorrien
Names like Corinne
Names whose popularity has moved with Corinne's over the last 50 years.
