Corin Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationKOR-in / ˈkɔːrɪnLatin; 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.
Similar Names
Variants
- Corinne
- Coryn
International Variants
- Corinne (French)
- Coryn (English)
Famous people named Corin
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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 #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)
State | Births | Share |
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OH | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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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 |