Is Corin a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Corin is commonly used as a Unisex name.

How popular is Corin?

It’s currently ranked #917 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Corin?

KOR-in · IPA: //ˈkɔːr.ɪn//

Corin Unisex

Popularity: — · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKOR-in / ˈkɔːrɪn

Latin; Irish

Meaning

Latin: spear; Irish: little hero

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Corin has roots in both Latin and Irish cultures. In Latin, it is derived from 'cor' meaning heart, and is often associated with bravery. In Irish, it is a diminutive form of the name Cormac, which means 'son of the charioteer'. The name has been used in literature and has gained popularity in various forms.

Trend Summary

The name Corin has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with occasional peaks in usage.

Variants

Corinne
Coryn

International Variants

Corinne (French)
Coryn (English)

Famous people named Corin

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Fictional characters named Corin

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Sibling Suggestions

Cora Coraline Cory Carmen Celia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Corin was first seen in the United States in 1955. Corin has ranked as high as #1050 nationally, which occurred in 1981, and has been most popular in California, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Corin has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Corin (2005)

Year:

State	Births	Share
OH	5	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1955	6
1959	5
1961	11
1962	6
1963	6
1964	9
1966	10
1967	12
1968	10
1970	9
1971	17
1972	13
1973	15
1974	15
1975	16
1976	14
1977	22
1978	68
1979	54
1980	52
1981	69
1982	52
1983	37
1984	33
1985	25
1986	36
1987	38
1988	32
1989	37
1990	69
1991	61
1992	55
1993	59
1994	63
1995	48
1996	42
1997	35
1998	28
1999	35
2000	54
2001	45
2002	39
2003	37
2004	38
2005	36
2006	29
2007	20
2008	23
2009	22
2010	10
2011	12
2012	7
2013	17
2014	16
2015	10
2016	14
2017	16
2018	13
2019	7