Korrie

Meaning & origin

Korrie is a modern English name that first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 1966, an era when creative spellings of familiar names gained traction. It saw its peak popularity in 1976, a year when many soft, feminine names ending in the long E sound were favored. After declining in use for decades, Korrie has been rising again since 2007, reflecting a broader revival of 1970s names. In the latest available data for 2025, it ranked 14,942, with roughly 1 in 321,453 newborn girls given the name. Korrie's staying power as a variant of Corrie ties it to names like Cora and Cordelia, offering a fresh yet familiar choice. Its trajectory suggests a steady if modest return, appealing to parents seeking a name with mid-century charm without being too common. The name's origins are English, and it carries no strong cultural or religious associations, making it versatile across communities.

Korrie is a modern spelling variant of Corrie, which itself is a diminutive of Cora or a short form of names like Cordelia or Corinne. Cora derives from the Greek kore, meaning 'maiden,' while Cordelia is of uncertain origin, possibly Latin or Celtic. The name Korrie emerged in the mid-20th century, gaining modest popularity in the United States during the 1970s before declining and recently rising again since 2007.