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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.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Corinne
  • Coryn

International Variants

  • Corinne (French)
  • Coryn (English)

Famous people named Corin

Fictional characters 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)

StateBirthsShare
OH 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19556
19595
196111
19626
19636
19649
196610
196712
196810
19709
197117
197213
197315
197415
197516
197614
197722
197868
197954
198052
198169
198252
198337
198433
198525
198636
198738
198832
198937
199069
199161
199255
199359
199463
199548
199642
199735
199828
199935
200054
200145
200239
200337
200438
200536
200629
200720
200823
200922
201010
201112
20127
201317
201416
201510
201614
201716
201813
20197