Corrie Unisex

Popularity: #915 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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

Origin: Dutch; English

Meaning: Dutch: 'heart'; English: diminutive of Corinne

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Corrie is derived from the Scottish Gaelic name "Corra," which itself is a diminutive form of "Cora." The etymology of Cora can be traced back to the Greek name "Kore," meaning "maiden" or "daughter," which is associated with the goddess Persephone in ancient mythology. The transition from Greek to Latin and then into Old French and English reflects the cultural exchanges and linguistic evolutions that occurred over centuries.

The name Cora entered the English language in the 18th century, and Corrie emerged as a variant, particularly in Scotland, where it has been used as both a given name and a surname. Historically, the name Corrie has been linked to various cultural and literary figures.

One notable reference is the character Corrie in the 19th-century Scottish novel "The Heart of Midlothian" by Sir Walter Scott, published in 1818. Additionally, the name has been borne by several saints, including Saint Cora, a lesser-known figure in early Christian history.

The name's usage in literature and its connection to religious figures contributed to its recognition and endurance in various cultures. Culturally, the name Corrie carries connotations of strength and femininity, often associated with the natural world, as "corra" can also mean "a hollow or a small valley" in Scottish Gaelic.

This geographical connection imbues the name with a sense of place and belonging, resonating with those who appreciate nature and the outdoors. The name has also been embraced in various forms, with diminutives like Cori or Cora being used affectionately.

Overall, Corrie reflects a rich tapestry of linguistic heritage and cultural significance that has allowed it to persist through the ages.

Famous people named Corrie

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

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

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Corrie Ten Boom was a Dutch watchmaker and Christian humanitarian best known for The Hiding Place, her work in the Dutch resistance during World War II, and her writings on faith and forgiveness.

Corrie Sanders was a South African professional boxer best known for being the WBO heavyweight champion and his victory over Wladimir Klitschko.

Fictional characters named Corrie

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Corrie is a fictional character from the novel The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. She is a young girl who experiences the horrors of World War II in Nazi Germany, showcasing resilience and compassion amidst tragedy.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Corrie, 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 Corrie. 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.

CoryCorinneCorinaCarmenCeliaCleoCynthia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Corrie was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Corrie has ranked as high as #889 nationally, which occurred in 1977, and has been most popular in California, South Carolina, Texas, Illinois, and New York.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Corrie 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 Corrie 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 Corrie.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 38 5 33
2024 46 9 37
2023 44 0 44
2022 41 6 35
2021 40 0 40
2020 43 0 43
2019 47 0 47
2018 44 5 39
2017 30 0 30
2016 48 5 43
2015 48 8 40
2014 20 0 20
2013 34 5 29
2012 31 8 23
2011 20 5 15
2010 30 9 21
2009 43 8 35
2008 36 7 29
2007 33 14 19
2006 31 5 26
2005 37 7 30
2004 61 17 44
2003 46 8 38
2002 42 10 32
2001 61 15 46
2000 58 8 50
1999 79 9 70
1998 90 12 78
1997 87 15 72
1996 84 20 64
1995 109 16 93
1994 120 13 107
1993 133 16 117
1992 148 21 127
1991 151 16 135
1990 150 20 130
1989 171 26 145
1988 151 24 127
1987 159 18 141
1986 228 18 210
1985 223 27 196
1984 225 32 193
1983 215 22 193
1982 261 30 231
1981 266 36 230
1980 245 36 209
1979 312 38 274
1978 356 44 312
1977 386 53 333
1976 370 38 332
1975 258 34 224
1974 241 48 193
1973 179 28 151
1972 172 36 136
1971 148 33 115
1970 143 33 110
1969 110 35 75
1968 73 15 58
1967 51 8 43
1966 55 17 38
1965 46 10 36
1964 58 10 48
1963 48 6 42
1962 50 9 41
1961 38 6 32
1960 33 0 33
1959 37 7 30
1958 39 9 30
1957 28 6 22
1956 38 10 28
1955 45 22 23
1954 31 9 22
1953 27 9 18
1952 28 9 19
1951 12 0 12
1950 24 8 16
1949 10 0 10
1948 26 5 21
1947 17 0 17
1946 31 8 23
1945 21 0 21
1944 18 5 13
1943 28 0 28
1942 23 0 23
1941 23 0 23
1940 24 0 24
1939 22 0 22
1938 28 0 28
1937 45 6 39
1936 29 0 29
1935 26 5 21
1934 37 5 32
1933 31 6 25
1932 25 0 25
1931 26 0 26
1930 30 0 30
1929 23 0 23
1928 30 0 30
1927 33 5 28
1926 40 8 32
1925 45 5 40
1924 53 5 48
1923 46 5 41
1922 62 0 62
1921 57 11 46
1920 51 0 51
1919 61 7 54
1918 62 0 62
1917 47 0 47
1916 55 6 49
1915 35 0 35
1914 41 0 41
1913 36 6 30
1912 42 0 42
1911 23 0 23
1910 35 0 35
1909 26 0 26
1908 20 0 20
1907 25 0 25
1906 24 0 24
1905 20 0 20
1904 30 0 30
1903 18 0 18
1902 28 0 28
1901 17 0 17
1900 24 0 24
1899 26 0 26
1898 27 0 27
1897 31 5 26
1896 28 0 28
1895 34 0 34
1894 19 0 19
1893 29 0 29
1892 27 0 27
1891 23 0 23
1890 31 0 31
1889 21 0 21
1888 24 0 24
1887 11 0 11
1886 15 0 15
1885 22 0 22
1884 18 0 18
1883 19 0 19
1882 16 0 16
1881 9 0 9
1880 9 0 9

Top States for Corrie (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 5
100%