Declining since 1989.
Popularity of Korin since 1954
Babies named Korin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 | 0 |
| 1960s | 94 | 0 |
| 1970s | 210 | 0 |
| 1980s | 290 | 0 |
| 1990s | 290 | 17 |
| 2000s | 184 | 63 |
| 2010s | 54 | 21 |
| 2020s | 5 | 7 |
Meaning & origin
Korin first appeared in U.S. baby name records in 1954, making it a relatively modern choice. Its popularity peaked in 1978, but since 1989 it has been on a gradual decline. While never in the top 1,000, the name has a gentle, familiar sound that aligns with soft 'K' names. Its trajectory shows a falling trend, reflecting a shift away from names that were more common in the 1970s. Korin remains a distinctive option without breaking into the mainstream.
Korin is most likely a modern English variant of Corinne, which derives from the Greek 'kore' (maiden). It may also be a respelling of Korin, a name with separate Japanese origins. In the United States, it first appeared in records in 1954 and saw modest use, particularly in the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kori, Rin
Sibling names for Korin
Names that share Korin's style, for a brother or sister.
