Holding steady.
Popularity of Corisa since 1971
Babies named Corisa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 32 |
| 1980s | 31 |
| 1990s | 70 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Corisa first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1971, and while it has never reached the top 1000, it saw its highest usage around 1990. The name remains rare, with a stable trajectory in recent decades. Its modern, invented quality makes it a distinctive choice that avoids common ranking lists. Despite its rarity, it fits stylistically with similar invented or suffixed names from the same era, such as Marisa and Corissa.
Corisa first appeared in U.S. records in 1971. It appears to be a modern coinage, possibly blending the popular name Cora (from Greek κόρη 'maiden') with the fashionable -isa suffix seen in names like Marisa. No traditional etymology or long historical use is attested.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cora, Risa, Cory
Sibling names for Corisa
Names that share Corisa's style, for a brother or sister.
