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Corinthian

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Pronounced kuh-RIN-thee-an /kəˈrɪn.θi.ən/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek place Corinth — 'of Corinth; elegant; ornate' (the Corinthian order of architecture; the New Testament Epistles to the Corinthians); a place/word-name; we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: Of Corinth; elegant; ornate: Corinthian is Greek. Lyrical, bold, and modern (said 'kuh-RIN-thee-an').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek place Corinth — 'of Corinth; elegant; ornate' (the Corinthian order of architecture; the New Testament Epistles to the Corinthians); a place/word-name; we note the place
U.S. rank (2024)#7846 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2001
Total births (all-time)≈ 796

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200119582024

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

Corinthian comes from the Greek place Corinth — 'of Corinth; elegant; ornate' (the Corinthian order of architecture; the New Testament Epistles to the Corinthians; a place/word-name; we note the place). A lyrical, bold name (said 'kuh-RIN-thee-an'; nickname Cor).

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, of-Corinth at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Corinthian means 'of Corinth; elegant; ornate' (the Corinthian order of architecture; the Epistles to the Corinthians) — a lyrical, bold place/word-name (we note the place; said 'kuh-RIN-thee-an').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Corinthian — place/word-name

Variations

CorinthCorinthius

Nicknames

Cor

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Corinthian mean?

Corinthian is Greek for 'of Corinth; elegant; ornate' (a place/word-name). We note the place.

How do you pronounce Corinthian?

It's said kuh-RIN-thee-an /kəˈrɪn.θi.ən/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Corinthian a boy or girl name?

Corinthian is a boy's name.

How popular is Corinthian?

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

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