girls' name · peaked 1978

Corinne

From the French equivalent of Corinna, from Ancient Greek κόρη (kórē, “girl, maiden, daughter”).

Every Corinne since 1880 — 49,892 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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GirlsBoys
Rank 2025
#999
among girls
Babies in 2025
253
named Corinne
Peak year
1978
847 babies
All-time total
49,892
since 1880

The story of Corinne

Corinne is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #999 in 2025 with 253 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1880, 49,892 American babies have been named Corinne. Its peak came in 1978, when 847 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Corinne stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Corinne year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025 253 #999
2024 227 #1,088
2023 244 #1,038
2022 234 #1,074
2021 246 #1,031
2020 266 #959
2019 300 #890
2018 342 #796
2017 330 #826
2016 354 #806
2015 388 #732
2014 382 #736
2013 368 #739
2012 360 #767
2011 340 #798
2010 381 #733
2009 376 #756
2008 336 #841
2007 433 #678
2006 326 #827
2005 328 #792
2004 352 #746
2003 391 #676
2002 385 #662
2001 434 #585
2000 476 #548
1995 462 #523
1990 642 #406
1985 440 #477
1980 662 #356
1975 264 #604
1970 339 #549
1965 405 #473
1960 553 #411
1955 556 #373
1950 511 #347
1945 230 #474
1940 234 #446
1935 291 #372
1930 444 #313
1925 593 #273
1920 390 #328
1915 323 #332
1910 146 #315
1905 139 #280
1900 122 #299
1895 108 #269
1890 102 #243
1885 35 #339
1880 33 #272

Famous people named Corinne

  1. Corinne Cléry Actor · b. 1950
  2. Corinne Hermès Singer · b. 1961
  3. Corinne Griffith Actor · 1894–1979
  4. Corinne Maier Economist · b. 1963
  5. Corinne Diacre Soccer player · b. 1974

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Corinne mean?

From the French equivalent of Corinna, from Ancient Greek κόρη (kórē, “girl, maiden, daughter”).

How popular is the name Corinne in 2025?

Corinne ranked #999 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 253 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Corinne?

49,892 babies have been named Corinne in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Corinne most popular?

Corinne peaked in 1978, when 847 newborns received the name.

Is Corinne a boy or girl name?

Corinne is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Corinne rising or falling?

Corinne is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Corinne?

Well-known people named Corinne include Corinne Cléry (actor), Corinne Hermès (singer), Corinne Griffith (actor).

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