The nameCorine
Corine is a spelling of Corinne. It was a top 350 American name in 1910.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
Corine comes from Corinna, from the Greek kore, "maiden".
Origin
French, from Greek.
History
Madame de Staël's novel Corinne, published in 1807, made the name fashionable. In the United States Corine reached 308th place in 1910.
Popularity of the name Corine
Corine in the United States
Corine was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 3,248 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Corine. Its rise began around 1892, and it peaked in 1920. Half of all babies named Corine in the United States were born before 1930, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Corine in France
Corine was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 10,320 births over the decade, 60% of all recorded babies named Corine. Its rise began around 1955, and it peaked in 1963. Half of all babies named Corine in France were born before 1966, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Corine mean?
Corine comes from Corinna, from the Greek kore, "maiden".
What is the origin of the name Corine?
French, from Greek.
Is Corine a girl's or a boy's name?
Corine is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Corine?
In 2024, Corine was the 14862nd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 6 births.
What are the variants of the name Corine?
Variants and related names of Corine include Corinne.