Holding steady.
Popularity of Korena since 1961
Babies named Korena per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 108 |
| 1970s | 111 |
| 1980s | 74 |
| 1990s | 119 |
| 2000s | 39 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Korena is a rare modern invention that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1961. Its usage has always been infrequent, never ranking in the top 1000 names. The name reached its highest point of popularity in 1971, the peak year, but has remained at very low levels since. Over the past decade, it has shown a stable trajectory, with just a handful of newborns receiving the name each year. No top states have recorded notable concentrations. As a likely elaboration of Corinna or Kore, Korena fits a pattern of names ending in 'ena' that gained some traction in the mid-20th century. Its rarity and melodic sound may appeal to parents seeking an uncommon name with a familiar structure.
Korena appears to be a modern American coinage, first recorded in 1961. It may have been formed as a variant of Corinna, from the Greek Korinna meaning 'maiden,' or as a feminine elaboration of the Greek name Kore (also meaning 'maiden'), which is associated with the mythological Persephone. Its usage has been rare and sporadic, with a peak in 1971.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kori, Rena
Sibling names for Korena
Names that share Korena's style, for a brother or sister.
