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Corin

KOR-in

Rare & Uncommon ✦ Vintage

✦ Meaning

“From Latin 'cornu' (horn) or possibly Greek 'kore' (maiden), popularized by Shakespeare's 'As You Like It,' this streamlined name carries both classical weight and literary charm.”

Popularity Over Time

Corin US popularity rank over timeRank 10685 in 2024 to rank 2390 in 1969. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#2390#6538#106851967198020002024

Corin is not currently in the US top 1000.

Origin

GreekLatinOld English

Syllables

2

Nicknames

Cory

Style

LiteraryClassicElegantTimeless

Famous Bearers

  • Corin Nemec (actor)
  • Corin (Shakespeare's As You Like It)

Cross-Cultural Notes

Works across English and European contexts

People Also Ask

From Latin 'cornu' (horn) or possibly Greek 'kore' (maiden), popularized by Shakespeare's 'As You Like It,' this streamlined name carries both classical weight and literary charm.

Corin is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. It's making a comeback as part of the vintage name wave.

Popular nicknames for Corin include Cory.

Names that pair beautifully with Corin include Rosalind, Viola, Romeo, Beatrice.