MallowbyNames

Corrine

kuh-REEN · Maiden, or a variant of Corinne, itself from the Greek word for 'maiden'.

2025 rank (girls)
#3,832
Babies named in 2025
38
Peak popularity
1926
2025 frequency
1 in 42,297 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 1991

Declining since 1991, #3,832 for girls today.

Popularity of Corrine since 1880

Babies named Corrine per year in U.S. Social Security records.

1192393581880192019602000Most births 1926Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1880s105
1890s277
1900s484
1910s1,336
1920s2,894
1930s2,661
1940s1,941
1950s2,189
1960s1,956
1970s1,614
1980s1,788
1990s1,695
2000s1,005
2010s678
2020s208

Meaning & origin

Corrine is a variant of Corinne, a name that rose to literary prominence in the early 19th century. In the United States, Corrine first appeared in Social Security records in 1880 and reached its highest popularity in 1926. Since 1991, its usage has been steadily declining. In 2025, the name ranked 3832, with roughly 1 in 42297 newborns receiving it. The top state associated with Corrine is California. While not as common as its counterpart Corinne, Corrine maintains a distinct spelling that has appealed to parents seeking a slightly less conventional option.

Corrine is an English variant of Corinne, a name popularized by the French novel 'Corinne, ou l'Italie' (1807) by Germaine de Staël. The name Corinne derives from the Greek 'korē', meaning 'maiden' or 'daughter'. Corrine has been used in the United States since the 19th century, with a peak in the 1920s.

Where Corrine 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.

2020s
Fewermore per 100k girlstoo few births

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Cori, Rin, Coco

Variants: Corinne, Corina, Corinna

Sibling names for Corrine

Names that share Corrine's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Corrine mean?
Corrine means 'maiden', deriving from the Greek word 'korē'.
How popular is the name Corrine?
In 2025, Corrine ranked 3832, with about 1 in 42297 births.
Is Corrine a girl's name?
Yes, Corrine is almost exclusively a girl's name.