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Corin

♂ Boy

Pronounced KOR-in /ˈkɔr.ɪn/High

Meaning: From the Latin Quirinus, variously 'a spear' (from the Sabine curis) and 'of Quirinus (a Roman war-god)'; also a shepherd in Shakespeare's As You Like It; used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A spear; of Quirinus: Corin is Latin. Crisp, classic, and warm. Used for both sexes; routes layered.
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningFrom the Latin Quirinus, variously 'a spear' (from the Sabine curis) and 'of Quirinus (a Roman war-god)'; also a shepherd in Shakespeare's As You Like It; used for both sexes; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7290 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 996

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619672025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Corin comes from the Latin Quirinus, variously 'a spear' (from the Sabine curis) and 'of Quirinus (a Roman war-god)'; also a shepherd in Shakespeare's As You Like It; used for both sexes (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (here for a boy; slug distinguished; said 'KOR-in').

In the U.S. it appears in various families. Rare, a-spear at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Corin is variously 'a spear' and 'of Quirinus (a Roman war-god)' in Latin — also a Shakespearean shepherd — a crisp, classic name, used for both sexes (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KOR-in').
Overall data confidence 28%
References — Corin — Latin; literary; unisex; routes layered

Variations

CorinCorrinCorwin

Nicknames

Cor

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Corin mean?

Corin is variously 'a spear' and 'of Quirinus (a Roman war-god)' in Latin; also a Shakespearean shepherd; used for both sexes; here for a boy. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Corin?

It's said KOR-in /ˈkɔr.ɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Corin a boy or girl name?

Corin is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Corin?

Corin is a very rare name in the U.S.

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