"maiden, young girl"
Origin: Ancient Greek
Language: Greek
Corinne
Pronunciation: [ k-er-EEN ]
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"the Maiden"
Origin: Greek mythological
Language: French
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The Story of Corinne
Corinne is the French form of Corinna, from the ancient Greek Korinna, derived from kore meaning maiden or girl. Korinna was a renowned Greek lyric poetess from Boeotia circa 500 BCE who was said to have defeated the great poet Pindar in competition. The French author Germaine de Stael popularized Corinne through her celebrated 1807 novel of the same name.
Corinne was particularly fashionable in France throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. In the US, it had a modest following in the mid-20th century. It gained recent attention through Corinne Olympios on The Bachelor in 2017.
In French culture, Corinne has literary prestige through Madame de Stael's 1807 novel championing the independent creative woman. The ancient Greek Korinna was one of the only female poets whose work survived from antiquity.
Historical Record
Corinne first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 32,849 babies have been named Corinne in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Corinne is past its peak , currently ranked #1,092 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- The Greek poet Korinna reportedly beat Pindar, the greatest lyric poet of antiquity, five times in competition
- Madame de Stael's 1807 novel Corinne was one of the first European novels with a female artist as protagonist
Corinne in Other Languages
Greek
Κόριννα
French
Corinne
German
Corinne
Italian
Corinna
Spanish
Corina
Popularity Over Time
#1,092
Current Rank
Peaked 1978
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
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- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #1,092
- Total SSA Count
- 225
- Cultural Origins
- French English American Swiss
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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Frequently Asked Questions About Corinne
What does the name Corinne mean?
"maiden, young girl" (from Ancient Greek). "the Maiden" (from Greek mythological). Corinne is the French form of Corinna, from the ancient Greek Korinna, derived from kore meaning maiden or girl. Korinna was a renowned Greek lyric poetess from Boeotia circa 500 BCE who was said to have defeated the great poet Pindar in competition. The French author Germaine de Stael popularized Corinne through her celebrated 1807 novel of the same name.
What is the origin of the name Corinne?
Corinne has Ancient Greek, Greek mythological, French, English, American, and Swiss origins. In Ancient Greek, it means "maiden, young girl". In Greek mythological, it means "the Maiden".
Is Corinne a boy or girl name?
Corinne is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #1092. As a boy name, it is ranked #42828. Corinne is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Corinne?
Corinne is pronounced k-er-EEN.
How popular is the name Corinne?
Corinne is currently ranked #1092 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Corinne?
Common nicknames for Corinne include Cori and Rin.
What are good middle names for Corinne?
Popular middle name pairings include Corinne Marie, Corinne Louise, Corinne Elise, Corinne Renee, Corinne Anne, and Corinne Claire.
What are good sibling names for Corinne?
Names that pair well with Corinne as siblings include Julien, Isabelle, Renaud, Margot, Thierry, and Amelie.
How many syllables does Corinne have?
Corinne has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Corinne a common or rare name?
Corinne is an uncommon name, ranked #1092 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Corinne
Corinne is a girl name with French, English, American, and Swiss origins . The name means "maiden, young girl" in Ancient Greek .
Is Corinne a boy or girl name? Corinne is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #1,092 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #42,828. Corinne is more commonly used as a girl name.
Corinne is currently ranked #1,092 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Corinne has 2 syllables and is pronounced k-er-EEN, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Corinne include Cori and Rin. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Corinne include Cori, Corina, Corinna . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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