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Corrie

♂ Boy

Pronounced KOR-ee /ˈkɔr.i/High

Meaning: A pet form of Cornelius ('a horn', Latin); also from the Scottish Gaelic coire, 'a corrie; a hollow/cauldron in a hill'; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A horn; a hollow in a hill: Corrie is a pet form of Cornelius. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys).
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Origin LowLatin, Scottish
MeaningA pet form of Cornelius ('a horn', Latin); also from the Scottish Gaelic coire, 'a corrie; a hollow/cauldron in a hill'; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#12420 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1977
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,284

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197718972025

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

Corrie is a pet form of Cornelius ('a horn', Latin); it is also from the Scottish Gaelic coire, 'a corrie; a hollow/cauldron in a hill' (routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'KOR-ee').

In the U.S. and Scotland it appears for both sexes. Rare, a-horn-and-a-hollow at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Cornelius means 'a horn' in Latin; the Scottish coire means 'a hollow in a hill' — Corrie draws on both, used for both sexes (here for a boy; the routes are layered; said 'KOR-ee').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Corrie — unisex; routes layered

Variations

CoryCoreyKorrie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Corrie mean?

Corrie is a pet form of Cornelius ('a horn', Latin); also Scottish 'a hollow in a hill'; used for both sexes; here for a boy. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Corrie?

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

Is Corrie a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Corrie?

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

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