Corina Girl

Popularity: #911 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ko-REE-nah /kəˈriːnə/

Origin: Latin; Greek

Meaning: Latin: 'maiden'; Greek: 'girl'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Corina has its roots in the ancient Greek language, derived from the word 'kore,' which means 'maiden' or 'daughter.' This etymological foundation reflects a sense of youth and femininity. The name was adopted into Latin as 'Corinna,' which maintained the original meaning while also becoming associated with a notable figure in classical literature, the poet Corinna of Tanagra, who was active in the 5th century BCE.

The transition of the name into English occurred through the influence of Latin during the Renaissance, when many classical names were revived and adapted into various European languages. Historically, Corina has been linked to various cultural and literary milestones.

The name appears in the works of ancient poets and has been referenced in classical texts, contributing to its enduring presence in literature. In the context of Christianity, the name has been associated with saints and martyrs, although specific historical figures bearing the name are less documented compared to other names.

The use of Corina in literature continued through the centuries, with notable mentions in poetry and prose, particularly during the 18th and 19th centuries, when classical themes were prevalent. Culturally, Corina embodies themes of purity and youth, resonating with the archetype of the maiden in various mythologies and literary traditions.

This symbolic association has contributed to the name's lasting appeal across different cultures and eras. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Cori have emerged, reflecting a more intimate or affectionate usage of the name.

Overall, Corina's etymological roots, historical significance, and cultural resonance have established it as a name with rich linguistic and historical depth.

Famous people named Corina

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

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

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Corina Morariu is a former professional tennis player best known for winning the 1999 US Open mixed doubles title and reaching the doubles finals at the French Open.

Corina Katt Ayres is a singer-songwriter best known for her work in the indie music scene and her albums like 'The Last Goodbye' and 'The Dreamer'.

Corina Cretu is a Romanian singer best known for her hit songs in the pop and dance music genres.

Sibling suggestions

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

CarinaElenaSofiaLilaMayaNina

Similar names

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

CoraCarinaKatrinaSelinaMarinaTinaLinaNina

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Corina was first seen in the United States in 1886.

Corina has ranked as high as #1078 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Arizona, New York, and New Mexico.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Corina 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 Corina 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 Corina.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 37 37
2024 57 57
2023 57 57
2022 64 64
2021 45 45
2020 46 46
2019 74 74
2018 78 78
2017 65 65
2016 86 86
2015 79 79
2014 76 76
2013 75 75
2012 74 74
2011 65 65
2010 100 100
2009 90 90
2008 125 125
2007 129 129
2006 134 134
2005 157 157
2004 151 151
2003 163 163
2002 140 140
2001 199 199
2000 199 199
1999 198 198
1998 218 218
1997 253 253
1996 278 278
1995 315 315
1994 391 391
1993 322 322
1992 399 399
1991 378 378
1990 348 348
1989 334 334
1988 329 329
1987 276 276
1986 272 272
1985 293 293
1984 302 302
1983 302 302
1982 281 281
1981 307 307
1980 370 370
1979 297 297
1978 296 296
1977 270 270
1976 269 269
1975 274 274
1974 318 318
1973 312 312
1972 296 296
1971 318 318
1970 284 284
1969 297 297
1968 208 208
1967 265 265
1966 263 263
1965 259 259
1964 239 239
1963 190 190
1962 227 227
1961 270 270
1960 98 98
1959 91 91
1958 64 64
1957 85 85
1956 82 82
1955 71 71
1954 57 57
1953 50 50
1952 53 53
1951 38 38
1950 48 48
1949 36 36
1948 47 47
1947 44 44
1946 40 40
1945 35 35
1944 37 37
1943 31 31
1942 45 45
1941 33 33
1940 33 33
1939 35 35
1938 38 38
1937 47 47
1936 42 42
1935 34 34
1934 41 41
1933 38 38
1932 47 47
1931 44 44
1930 31 31
1929 37 37
1928 31 31
1927 33 33
1926 35 35
1925 27 27
1924 26 26
1923 22 22
1922 25 25
1921 24 24
1920 24 24
1919 23 23
1918 14 14
1917 16 16
1916 21 21
1915 14 14
1914 17 17
1913 13 13
1912 8 8
1911 15 15
1910 13 13
1909 12 12
1908 7 7
1907 7 7
1905 9 9
1902 5 5
1901 11 11
1900 7 7
1899 5 5
1898 5 5
1897 6 6
1895 5 5
1894 5 5
1886 5 5

Top States for Corina (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 9
60%
CA 6
40%