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Corine

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Pronounced kuh-REEN /kəˈriːn/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Corinne, the French form of the Greek Korinna — from kore, 'maiden; young girl.' Corinna was a Greek lyric poet said to have rivaled Pindar.Medium

In 30 seconds: A graceful Greek-rooted name: Corine comes from kore, 'maiden' (said 'kuh-REEN').
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Origin MediumGreek, French
MeaningA spelling of Corinne, the French form of the Greek Korinna — from kore, 'maiden; young girl.' Corinna was a Greek lyric poet said to have rivaled Pindar.
U.S. rank (2024)#13807 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1920
Total births (all-time)≈ 14,547

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192018802024

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

Corine is a spelling of Corinne, the French form of the Greek Korinna, from kore, 'maiden.' The poet Corinna of Tanagra carried it in antiquity, and Madame de Stael's novel Corinne revived it in the nineteenth century. Slim, French-flavored, and old-rooted (said 'kuh-REEN').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, most familiar in mid-century use. Rare, graceful, and classic.

Did you know? Corinna, the name behind Corine, belonged to a Greek lyric poet said to have bested Pindar in competition — a name with a laurel already on it (said 'kuh-REEN').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Corine — Corinne/Corinna; Greek kore 'maiden'

Variations

CorinneCorinnaKorine

Nicknames

CoriRine

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Corine mean?

Corine is a form of Corinne, from the Greek Korinna and kore — 'maiden; young girl.'

How do you pronounce Corine?

It's said kuh-REEN /kəˈriːn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Corine a boy or girl name?

Corine is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Corine?

Corine is rare in the U.S. today.

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