Holding steady.
Popularity of Korene since 1950
Babies named Korene per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1957, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Korene's real moment was 1973.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 44 |
| 1960s | 70 |
| 1970s | 76 |
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Korene is a rare and distinctive name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1950. While it has never been common enough to appear in national rankings, its peak year was 1973, suggesting some midcentury popularity. The name's trajectory has been stable over the decades, with no significant revival or decline. Korene is primarily a modern American creation, likely influenced by the -ene suffix found in names like Dorene and Lorene. Its top states data is not available, indicating that it was not concentrated in any particular region. As a name of uncertain origin, Korene offers a unique and melodic choice for parents seeking something uncommon.
Korene is likely a modern American coinage or a variant spelling of Corinne, Corina, or Koren. The name Corinne ultimately derives from the Greek Korinna, a diminutive of Kore, meaning 'maiden'. Korene appears to have emerged in the mid-20th century as a creative respelling, possibly influenced by the popularity of similar names like Dorene and Lorene.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kori, Ren, Koko
Sibling names for Korene
Names that share Korene's style, for a brother or sister.
