Corrie
Corrie: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɒɹi/
Meaning and origin of Corrie
Root meaning: “cauldron, boiler; corrie”
- A male given name transferred from the surname, of occasional usage.
- A diminutive of the female given names Cora and Corinne, or borrowed from the Dutch pet form of Cornelia.
Etymology
From Scottish Gaelic coire (“cauldron, boiler; corrie”), which denotes a bowl-shaped geographical feature similar to a cirque.
How popular is Corrie?
Since 1880, 8,567 girls and 1,284 boys in the U.S. have been named Corrie (87% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #438 in 1883. Its highest rank for boys was #1098 in 1897. In 2025, 38 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Corrie FAQ
What does the name Corrie mean?
Corrie traces back to a root meaning "cauldron, boiler; corrie". A male given name transferred from the surname, of occasional usage. A diminutive of the female given names Cora and Corinne, or borrowed from the Dutch pet form of Cornelia. From Scottish Gaelic coire (“cauldron, boiler; corrie”), which denotes a bowl-shaped geographical feature similar to a cirque.
What is the origin of the name Corrie?
Corrie is listed as a name of Scottish origin.
How popular is the name Corrie?
Since 1880, 8,567 girls and 1,284 boys in the U.S. have been named Corrie (87% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #438 in 1883. Its highest rank for boys was #1098 in 1897. In 2025, 38 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Corrie a boy or girl name?
Corrie is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (8,567 girls and 1,284 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.