Korin

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Pronounced KOR-in /ˈkɔːr.ɪn/Medium

Meaning: Korin is a spelling of Corinne (or Corin), from the Greek Korinna/Kore, 'maiden'; the K-spelling gives a fresh look to a name rooted in the classical word for a young woman.Medium

In 30 seconds: Korin is a spelling of Corinne, from Greek for 'maiden' (said 'KOR-in').

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MeaningKorin is a spelling of Corinne (or Corin), from the Greek Korinna/Kore, 'maiden'; the K-spelling gives a fresh look to a name rooted in the classical word for a young woman.

U.S. rank (2020)#16405 ↗ Rising

2020 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1978

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,133

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

Korin is a spelling of Corinne, itself from the Greek Korinna, a diminutive of kore, 'maiden'. The K-spelling reflects a later-twentieth-century fashion for restyling familiar names with fresher-looking letters.

It always trailed the standard Corinne, reaching a modest high around 1978 and remaining uncommon. It reads as a spelling variant of a classical name rather than a distinct tradition.

Did you know? Korin swaps Corinne's C for a K, a common late-century restyling; it stayed uncommon, reaching a modest high around 1978.

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Korin — spelling of Corinne/Corin; Greek kore 'maiden'

Variations

CorinneCorinKoren

Nicknames

Kori

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Corinne— the standard spelling Korin varies, same 'maiden' root

Corin— a related short form of the same classical name

Karin— a like K-spelled girls' name of the era

Koren— another spelling variant with the same sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Korin mean?

Korin is a spelling of Corinne, from Greek kore, meaning 'maiden'.

How do you pronounce Korin?

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

Is Korin a boy or girl name?

Korin is used as a girl's name, a spelling of Corinne.

How popular is Korin?

Korin was always uncommon, behind the standard Corinne.