Declining since 2000, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Corryn since 1977
Babies named Corryn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 19 |
| 1980s | 83 |
| 1990s | 191 |
| 2000s | 251 |
| 2010s | 151 |
| 2020s | 48 |
Meaning & origin
Corryn is a modern, respelled name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1977, reflecting the late 20th century trend of creative spellings. It reached its peak popularity in 2000, but since then its use has been falling steadily. In 2025 it ranked 13,208th with an incidence of 1 in 267,878 births, making it a distinctive choice. The name has not been strongly associated with any particular state. Its etymology is uncertain, but it most likely derives from the Greek name Corinne, meaning 'maiden', or from the Irish surname Corey. As a modern coinage, Corryn lacks deep historical roots but appeals to parents seeking a familiar yet unique sound.
Corryn first appeared in U.S. records in 1977, likely a modern respelling of Corinne, itself from Greek korē meaning 'maiden' or 'daughter'. Alternatively, it could be a feminine elaboration of the Irish surname Corey or Corry, derived from Gaelic 'coire' meaning 'a kettle' or 'a hollow'. It gained modest popularity in the 1990s and 2000s, peaking in 2000.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Corrie, Ryn, Cory
Sibling names for Corryn
Names that share Corryn's style, for a brother or sister.
