Corin Unisex

Popularity: #941 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KOR-in /ˈkɔːrɪn/

Origin: Latin; Irish

Meaning: Latin: spear; Irish: little hero

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Corin has its roots in the Latin name "Corinus," which is derived from the word "cor," meaning "heart." The transition into English occurred through the Old French form "Corin," which was used in medieval literature. This evolution highlights the linguistic journey from Latin to Old French and finally to English, illustrating the name's enduring presence across different cultures and languages.

Historically, the name Corin appears in various literary works, most notably in William Shakespeare's play "As You Like It," written in the early 17th century. In this play, Corin is depicted as a shepherd, symbolizing pastoral life and simplicity, which aligns with the name's gentle connotations.

The use of Corin in literature during this period contributed to its recognition and cultural significance, as Shakespeare's works were pivotal in shaping the English language and its names. Culturally, the name Corin has been associated with themes of love and affection, resonating with its etymological meaning related to the heart.

This connection has allowed the name to maintain a certain charm and appeal throughout the centuries. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Cori have emerged, reflecting a more intimate or affectionate usage of the name.

Overall, Corin's historical and literary associations have contributed to its lasting presence in various cultures.

Famous people named Corin

In this section, you will find notable people named Corin. 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 Corin who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

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Corin Nemec is an actor best known for Parker Lewis Can't Lose, Stargate SG-1, and The Stand.

Corin Tucker is a musician best known for being the lead vocalist and guitarist of Sleater-Kinney.

Fictional characters named Corin

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Corin is a fictional character from the novel The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis. He is a prince of Archenland who plays a crucial role in aiding the protagonists during their quest.

Sibling suggestions

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

CoraCoralineCoryCarmenCelia

Similar names

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

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Corin was first seen in the United States in 1955.

Corin has ranked as high as #2846 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in California, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Texas.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Corin 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 Corin 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 Corin.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 18 11 7
2024 7 7 0
2023 15 15 0
2022 19 19 0
2021 18 18 0
2020 10 10 0
2019 21 14 7
2018 40 27 13
2017 40 24 16
2016 41 27 14
2015 33 23 10
2014 42 26 16
2013 50 33 17
2012 35 28 7
2011 36 24 12
2010 31 21 10
2009 50 28 22
2008 46 23 23
2007 42 22 20
2006 65 36 29
2005 56 20 36
2004 65 27 38
2003 54 17 37
2002 51 12 39
2001 62 17 45
2000 76 22 54
1999 56 21 35
1998 41 13 28
1997 52 17 35
1996 65 23 42
1995 64 16 48
1994 85 22 63
1993 87 28 59
1992 78 23 55
1991 86 25 61
1990 78 9 69
1989 51 14 37
1988 54 22 32
1987 55 17 38
1986 51 15 36
1985 34 9 25
1984 41 8 33
1983 45 8 37
1982 61 9 52
1981 78 9 69
1980 65 13 52
1979 66 12 54
1978 74 6 68
1977 31 9 22
1976 25 11 14
1975 24 8 16
1974 27 12 15
1973 22 7 15
1972 24 11 13
1971 24 7 17
1970 21 12 9
1969 14 14 0
1968 18 8 10
1967 19 7 12
1966 10 0 10
1964 9 0 9
1963 6 0 6
1962 6 0 6
1961 11 0 11
1959 5 0 5
1955 6 0 6

Top States for Corin (2013)

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
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