MallowbyNames

Korynne

KOR-in · Of uncertain origin, possibly a modern feminine variant of Corey, which is derived from an Irish surname meaning 'hollow'.

Peak popularity
1993
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Korynne since 1979

Babies named Korynne per year in U.S. Social Security records.

4913198020002020Most births 1993Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1970s5
1980s17
1990s39
2000s64
2010s20
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Korynne is a modern, invented name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1979. It reached its peak in 1993, reflecting the trend of creative spellings popular in the late 20th century. The name has remained stable in usage since then, never breaking into the top 1000. Its sound is reminiscent of Corinne but with a distinctive spelling, likely influenced by the popularity of names like Kaitlyn and Megan in the 1990s.

Korynne is a modern invented name, likely a respelling of Corinne or a feminine elaboration of Corey. The name Corey derives from an Irish surname, Ó Corra, meaning 'descendant of Corra', where Corra possibly means 'spear' or 'hollow'. Korynne first appeared in U.S. records in 1979 and saw modest use in the 1990s, its peak decade.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Kory, Kor, Ryn

Variants: Corinne, Corin, Koryn, Korrin

Sibling names for Korynne

Names that share Korynne's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Korynne mean?
Korynne is a modern invented name, possibly a variant of Corinne or Corey. Its meaning is uncertain, though Corey comes from an Irish surname meaning 'hollow'.
How popular is Korynne currently?
Korynne is not currently ranked in the U.S. top 1000 names. Its peak popularity was in 1993, and it has remained stable in usage.
Is Korynne a boy or girl name?
Korynne is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.