Holding steady.
Popularity of Correna since 1935
Babies named Correna per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1970, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Correna's real moment was 1978.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 13 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 99 |
| 1970s | 99 |
| 1980s | 51 |
| 1990s | 49 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Correna is a modern English feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1935. It is a phonetic variant of Corinne, which itself derives from Greek 'kore' meaning 'maiden'. The name saw its peak usage in 1978 (peak year), but never entered the top 1000, remaining a rare choice. Its trajectory has been stable (stable trajectory), and it is not associated with any particular U.S. state in the data. Correna fits a pattern of decorative 'ena' endings popular in the mid-20th century, similar to names like Doreen and Maureen. While never common, it has been used consistently at a very low level, reflecting a niche appeal for parents seeking a distinctive variant of a classic name.
Correna is a modern English variant of Corinne, itself from the Greek name Korinna, derived from 'kore' (maiden). The name Corinne was popularized in the 18th and 19th centuries, and Correna emerged as a creative respelling in the United States during the 20th century, reflecting a trend toward phonetic and decorative variations.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cori, Rena, Corrie, Coco
Sibling names for Correna
Names that share Correna's style, for a brother or sister.
