Corinna

Corinna: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameGreek origin

Meaning and origin of Corinna

  • A female given name from Ancient Greek.
  • A town and census-designated place therein, in Penobscot County, Maine, United States; derived from the female given name.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek, probably from κόρη (kórē, “girl, maid, daughter”); compare kore.

How popular is Corinna?

34U.S. babies in 2025
#698peak rank (1970)
7,110babies since 1880

Since 1880, 7,110 girls in the U.S. have been named Corinna. Its highest rank for girls was #698 in 1970. In 2025, 34 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Corinna FAQ

What does the name Corinna mean?

A female given name from Ancient Greek. A town and census-designated place therein, in Penobscot County, Maine, United States; derived from the female given name. From Ancient Greek, probably from κόρη (kórē, “girl, maid, daughter”); compare kore.

What is the origin of the name Corinna?

Corinna is listed as a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Corinna?

Since 1880, 7,110 girls in the U.S. have been named Corinna. Its highest rank for girls was #698 in 1970. In 2025, 34 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Corinna a boy or girl name?

Corinna is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 7,110 girls and 0 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.