Corrina Girl

Popularity: #933 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: kuh-REEN-uh //kəˈriːnə//

Origin: Greek; Latin

Meaning: Greek: maiden; Latin: heart

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Corrina is derived from the Greek name Korinna, which is a diminutive form of the name Kore, meaning "maiden" or "daughter." The name Kore is often associated with the goddess Persephone in Greek mythology, who is also referred to as Kore. This connection to mythology imbues the name with themes of youth and femininity.

The transition of the name into English occurred through Latin, where it was adopted as Corinna, and subsequently into Old French before reaching its current form in English during the Renaissance period, when classical names gained renewed interest. Historically, the name Corrina has been borne by various notable figures, including the ancient Greek poet Corinna, who lived around the 5th century BCE and was known for her lyrical poetry.

Her works were celebrated in antiquity, and she was often mentioned alongside other poets of her time. The name also appears in literary contexts, such as in the works of the 18th-century poet Robert Burns, who referenced Corinna in his poetry, further solidifying its cultural significance.

In addition to its literary connections, the name Corrina has been associated with themes of beauty and grace, often symbolizing the ideal of youthful femininity. This resonance has allowed the name to endure through the centuries, maintaining its appeal in various cultures.

The name's melodic quality and its ties to classical literature and mythology contribute to its lasting presence in the lexicon of names. Overall, Corrina embodies a rich tapestry of historical and cultural significance that reflects its ancient roots and enduring charm.

Famous people named Corrina

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

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

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Corrina Hartman is a singer best known for her work in the folk music genre.

Corrina May is a musician best known for her contributions to the indie music scene.

Fictional characters named Corrina

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Corrina is a fictional character from the film Corrina, Corrina. She is a housekeeper who helps a grieving family cope with the loss of their mother.

Sibling suggestions

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

CarinaCassandraCeliaClaraCarmenCynthia

Similar names

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

CorinaCarinaCassandraCeliaCarmenKatrinaMarinaSelinaSerenaElena

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Corrina was first seen in the United States in 1916.

Corrina has ranked as high as #1729 nationally, which occurred in 1995, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Arizona, New York, and Illinois.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Corrina 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 Corrina 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 Corrina.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 15 15
2024 14 14
2023 20 20
2022 18 18
2021 27 27
2020 26 26
2019 48 48
2018 40 40
2017 46 46
2016 32 32
2015 49 49
2014 65 65
2013 51 51
2012 59 59
2011 48 48
2010 50 50
2009 62 62
2008 61 61
2007 54 54
2006 60 60
2005 75 75
2004 66 66
2003 86 86
2002 96 96
2001 86 86
2000 104 104
1999 140 140
1998 147 147
1997 119 119
1996 160 160
1995 190 190
1994 154 154
1993 83 83
1992 101 101
1991 124 124
1990 114 114
1989 102 102
1988 94 94
1987 88 88
1986 89 89
1985 76 76
1984 79 79
1983 82 82
1982 98 98
1981 88 88
1980 107 107
1979 95 95
1978 109 109
1977 107 107
1976 121 121
1975 112 112
1974 135 135
1973 119 119
1972 119 119
1971 131 131
1970 104 104
1969 122 122
1968 117 117
1967 94 94
1966 76 76
1965 90 90
1964 80 80
1963 80 80
1962 93 93
1961 111 111
1960 24 24
1959 14 14
1958 12 12
1957 16 16
1956 24 24
1954 7 7
1952 6 6
1951 5 5
1950 9 9
1949 6 6
1948 6 6
1947 5 5
1946 5 5
1944 9 9
1943 5 5
1942 6 6
1940 7 7
1938 7 7
1936 7 7
1935 7 7
1934 13 13
1933 8 8
1932 6 6
1931 5 5
1929 6 6
1926 5 5
1925 5 5
1923 6 6
1922 6 6
1920 5 5
1919 5 5
1916 5 5

Top States for Corrina (2019)

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 5
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