Corie Unisex

Popularity: #926 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KOR-ee //ˈkɔːri//

Origin: English; Greek

Meaning: English: Diminutive of Corinne; Greek: Maiden

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Corie is derived from the Greek name "Kore," which means "maiden" or "daughter." In ancient Greek mythology, Kore was another name for Persephone, the goddess of spring and the queen of the underworld. The name transitioned into Latin as "Cora," which maintained the original meaning and was used in various forms throughout the Roman Empire.

The name eventually made its way into Old French as "Corée" before being adopted into English, where it evolved into several variations, including Corie. Historically, the name has been associated with various figures and cultural references.

In the early Christian tradition, the name Cora was used in the Latin Vulgate translation of the Bible, where it appears in the context of biblical narratives. The name's connection to Persephone also imbues it with themes of renewal and transformation, resonating through various literary and artistic works over the centuries.

The use of the name in literature can be traced back to the 19th century, where it appeared in various novels and poems, often symbolizing innocence and purity. Culturally, the name Corie has been embraced in various forms across different regions, often associated with feminine qualities of youth and vitality.

The diminutive form "Cori" has also emerged, reflecting a more casual or affectionate usage. The enduring nature of the name can be attributed to its rich historical roots and the positive connotations associated with its meanings, making it a name that carries both cultural and emotional significance.

Famous people named Corie

In this section, you will find notable people named Corie. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Corie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Corie who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Corie Barry is a business executive best known for being the CEO of Best Buy.

Fictional characters named Corie

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Corie Bratter is a fictional character from the play Barefoot in the Park. She is a young newlywed navigating the challenges of marriage and her relationship with her husband.

Sibling suggestions

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

CoraCaraKiraLoriNoraTori

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Corie. 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.

CoryCorinneKoriKaraCeliaClaraLoriMiraZoe

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Corie was first seen in the United States in 1918.

Corie has ranked as high as #1406 nationally, which occurred in 1977, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, Ohio, and New York.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Corie 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 Corie 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 Corie.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 22 0 22
2024 17 0 17
2023 33 9 24
2022 10 0 10
2021 25 0 25
2020 25 5 20
2019 23 0 23
2018 20 0 20
2017 27 0 27
2016 31 7 24
2015 35 10 25
2014 33 7 26
2013 39 15 24
2012 17 0 17
2011 17 5 12
2010 16 0 16
2009 22 10 12
2008 34 15 19
2007 36 16 20
2006 31 17 14
2005 28 9 19
2004 37 10 27
2003 51 15 36
2002 42 13 29
2001 63 21 42
2000 56 15 41
1999 56 12 44
1998 63 21 42
1997 74 13 61
1996 77 20 57
1995 105 21 84
1994 114 28 86
1993 125 28 97
1992 135 35 100
1991 146 35 111
1990 148 34 114
1989 151 36 115
1988 123 29 94
1987 129 31 98
1986 152 29 123
1985 140 31 109
1984 127 24 103
1983 107 23 84
1982 135 28 107
1981 143 37 106
1980 136 32 104
1979 141 32 109
1978 161 33 128
1977 186 44 142
1976 145 29 116
1975 126 24 102
1974 135 30 105
1973 123 23 100
1972 93 21 72
1971 78 12 66
1970 73 14 59
1969 55 13 42
1968 29 0 29
1967 26 0 26
1966 22 0 22
1965 24 0 24
1964 18 0 18
1963 21 0 21
1962 22 0 22
1961 19 0 19
1960 15 0 15
1959 13 0 13
1958 11 0 11
1957 7 0 7
1956 6 0 6
1951 5 0 5
1950 5 0 5
1919 6 0 6
1918 5 0 5

Top States for Corie (2024)

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
TX 7
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