A 1970s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Corrie since 1880
Babies named Corrie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 164 | 0 |
| 1890s | 270 | 5 |
| 1900s | 232 | 0 |
| 1910s | 418 | 19 |
| 1920s | 401 | 39 |
| 1930s | 277 | 22 |
| 1940s | 203 | 18 |
| 1950s | 220 | 89 |
| 1960s | 446 | 116 |
| 1970s | 2,180 | 385 |
| 1980s | 1,875 | 269 |
| 1990s | 993 | 158 |
| 2000s | 349 | 99 |
| 2010s | 307 | 45 |
| 2020s | 232 | 20 |
Meaning & origin
Corrie is a name that has seen modest use over the decades, with a notable peak in the 1970s when it reached its highest rank in 1976. Its trajectory since 2011 has been rising, reflecting a revival of interest in short, vintage-sounding names. The name is most commonly found in Texas among the top states. Despite its relatively low current rank of 4265 in 2025, Corrie's charm lies in its simplicity and versatility as a diminutive of longer names like Cora and Corinne, or as a standalone variant of Corey. Its Gaelic and Greek roots give it a layered history, appealing to parents seeking a name with both softness and substance.
Corrie emerged as a diminutive of names like Cora and Corinne, which themselves derive from the Greek 'kore' meaning 'maiden'. It also functions as a variant of Corey, which comes from the Irish surname Ó Corra, meaning 'descendant of Corra', a personal name possibly related to 'corradh' meaning 'spear'. As a given name, Corrie gained modest popularity in the mid-20th century, especially in English-speaking countries.
Where Corrie 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
Sibling names for Corrie
Names that share Corrie's style, for a brother or sister.
