Coreen Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: kor-EEN //kɔːˈriːn//

Origin: Irish; French

Meaning: Irish: 'maiden'; French: 'heart'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Coreen is derived from the Irish name "Cora," which itself has roots in the Greek word "kore," meaning "maiden" or "daughter." The transition from Greek to Irish occurred through the influence of early Christian missionaries who brought Greek language and culture to Ireland. Over time, Cora evolved into various forms in different languages, including the English variant, which was adopted into the English lexicon during the 19th century, primarily through literary works and cultural exchanges.

Historically, the name Cora has been associated with several notable figures, including Cora Pearl, a famous courtesan in 19th-century Paris, and Cora, a character in the works of American author James Fenimore Cooper in the early 19th century. The name's presence in literature and its use by prominent figures contributed to its recognition and usage in English-speaking countries.

Additionally, the name appears in various translations of classical texts, reflecting its enduring appeal across cultures. Culturally, the name Coreen and its variants have been embraced in various traditions, often symbolizing purity and femininity due to its etymological roots.

The diminutive form "Cori" has also emerged, reflecting a more casual or affectionate usage. The name's connections to themes of youth and innocence have allowed it to resonate in various artistic and literary contexts, reinforcing its significance in cultural narratives.

Overall, Coreen embodies a rich linguistic heritage that traces back to ancient roots, illustrating the interconnectedness of language and culture throughout history.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Coreen, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

CoraKiraNinaElenaMira

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Coreen. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

CorinneKerenKatrinaCelineDoreenMaureenLoreneSerene

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Coreen was first seen in the United States in 1900.

Coreen has ranked as high as #2044 nationally, which occurred in 1968, and has been most popular in California, New York, Michigan, Massachusetts, and Wisconsin.

In the past 5 years the name Coreen has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Coreen is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Coreen was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Coreen.

Year Total Births Girl
2005 5 5
2002 6 6
2000 7 7
1999 8 8
1998 7 7
1996 6 6
1995 10 10
1994 15 15
1993 14 14
1992 23 23
1991 14 14
1990 15 15
1989 18 18
1988 22 22
1987 24 24
1986 29 29
1985 24 24
1984 13 13
1983 27 27
1982 31 31
1981 30 30
1980 38 38
1979 51 51
1978 50 50
1977 71 71
1976 39 39
1975 54 54
1974 56 56
1973 41 41
1972 53 53
1971 48 48
1970 72 72
1969 63 63
1968 75 75
1967 58 58
1966 58 58
1965 69 69
1964 67 67
1963 71 71
1962 55 55
1961 74 74
1960 67 67
1959 44 44
1958 59 59
1957 45 45
1956 46 46
1955 33 33
1954 35 35
1953 27 27
1952 25 25
1951 32 32
1950 28 28
1949 31 31
1948 34 34
1947 39 39
1946 20 20
1945 22 22
1944 26 26
1943 21 21
1942 15 15
1941 15 15
1940 22 22
1939 15 15
1938 14 14
1937 13 13
1936 17 17
1935 13 13
1934 11 11
1933 13 13
1932 14 14
1931 8 8
1930 9 9
1929 11 11
1928 11 11
1927 7 7
1926 8 8
1925 14 14
1924 8 8
1923 6 6
1922 11 11
1921 8 8
1920 9 9
1919 7 7
1918 9 9
1917 7 7
1916 7 7
1915 5 5
1914 5 5
1912 6 6
1910 7 7
1900 5 5

Top States for Coreen (1992)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 9
100%