Coryn

Meaning & origin

Coryn is a modern feminine variant of the Irish-derived name Corey, and it has been used in the United States since at least 1957 (first recorded year). It reached its peak popularity in 2006, when it ranked highest among baby names. Since 2007, its usage has been falling, reflecting a broader trend away from similar sound-alike names. In 2025, Coryn ranked 13,208, with roughly 1 in every 267,878 newborn girls receiving the name. This places it well outside the mainstream, making it a distinctive choice. Coryn's spelling may have been shaped by the more familiar Corin or Corinne, and it has seen occasional use across a few states, though it never concentrated strongly in any single region. The name's Irish heritage connects it to a long tradition of surnames-turned-first-names, and its soft, simple sound keeps it unpretentious yet feminine.

Coryn is a modern spelling variant of Corey, which itself may derive from the Irish surname Ó Comhghaill ('descendant of Comhghall'), where Comhghall combines 'comh' (together) and 'gall' (valor or stranger). It may also come from the Gaelic 'coire' (cauldron or whirlpool), a toponymic element. Coryn has been used as a feminine name in the United States since the mid-20th century, its spelling influenced by names like Corin and Corinne.