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Corinna

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Pronounced kə-RIN-ə /kəˈrɪn.ə/High

Meaning: From Greek Korinna, a diminutive of kore, 'maiden' — the name of an ancient poetHigh

In 30 seconds: A poet's name, double-n elegant: Corinna means 'maiden' and belonged to a Greek rival who, legend says, bested Pindar. Lyric and lovely.

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Origin HighGreek

MeaningFrom Greek Korinna, a diminutive of kore, 'maiden' — the name of an ancient poet

U.S. rank (2025)#4194 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births34 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1970

Total births (all-time)≈ 7,110

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Corinna comes from Greek Korinna, a pet form of kore, 'maiden'. Borne by a Boeotian poet of antiquity, it was revived by Renaissance and Romantic poets as a muse-name.

It registers thinly in U.S. records. Rare, maiden at the root, and poetic.

Did you know? The ancient poet Corinna reportedly defeated the great Pindar five times in competition — and Herrick's 'Corinna's Going A-Maying' kept the name singing.

Overall data confidence 85%

Behind the Name — Corinna — root etymology

Variations

CorinaKorinnaCorinne

Nicknames

CoraRina

Famous Bearers

★Corinna (c.520 BCE-c.420 BCE)
Ancient Greek lyric poet from Tanagra said to have rivaled and defeated Pindar in competition
★Corinna Kopf (1995-)
American social media influencer and content creator with millions of YouTube and Instagram followers
★Corinna Harfouch (1954-)
German actress acclaimed for her stage work at the Berliner Ensemble and numerous film roles

If you like Corinna…

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Corinna mean?

Corinna is from Greek kore, 'maiden' — also the name of an ancient poet.

How do you pronounce Corinna?

It's said kə-RIN-ə /kəˈrɪn.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Corinna a boy or girl name?

Corinna is a girl's name.

How popular is Corinna?

Corinna is a rare name in the U.S.