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Corrine
GirlFrench, Greek· “variant of Corinne: maiden”
- Meaning
- variant of Corinne: maiden
- Origin
- French, Greek
- Pronunciation
- kuh-REEN
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #3,845
- US babies 2025
- 38
- Best rank
- #352 (1926)
- Peak year
- 1926
Meaning and origin of Corrine
Corrine is a French and Greek name that means “variant of Corinne: maiden”.
Corrine is a variant of Corinne, the French form of the Greek Korinna, which comes from kore, meaning maiden. The name was used by the ancient Greek poet Corinna, and in French literature by Madame de Staël, whose novel Corinne gave it new popularity. The double R is a common English spelling, though the pronunciation stays close to the French: kuh-REEN or kor-EEN. The name has a graceful, vintage feel. Cori and Rinnie make easy short forms.
Popularity over time
Corrine has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 110 different years. Its best national rank was #352 in 1926, the same year it reached its highest count of 358 babies. In 2025, 38 babies were named Corrine, and it ranked #3,845 nationally. That is 36% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #428 in 1920, #584 in 1950, #780 in 1980, #1,319 in 2000, #2,016 in 2010, and #3,845 in 2025. Of the 20,831 US girls named Corrine since records began, 14% were born in the 1920s, its biggest decade. The 1930s come next, with 2,661 babies. Since 2010, 886 more have been named Corrine.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Leatrice, Dolly, Allene, Wilda, and Georgie.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Corrine ranked highest in California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #3205 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Corrine is usually pronounced kuh-REEN, with two syllables. It has seven letters, starts with C and ends in “-ne”.
Middle names for Corrine
A few middle names that flow with Corrine: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Corrine
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Corrine mean?
Corrine is a French and Greek name that means “variant of Corinne: maiden”.
What is the origin of the name Corrine?
Corrine has French and Greek roots. Corrine is a variant of Corinne, the French form of the Greek Korinna, which comes from kore, meaning maiden.
Is Corrine a popular name?
Not especially. Corrine ranked #3,845 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Corrine a boy or girl name?
Corrine is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Corrine?
Corrine is usually pronounced kuh-REEN. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings