Korri

♀ Girl

Pronounced KOR-ee /ˈkɒr.i/Medium

Meaning: Korri reads as a short form of Corrie or Corinna, or as a spin on the Gaelic-rooted Corrie ('hollow; ravine'). It also stands as a modern coinage. Routes uncertain here.Low

In 30 seconds: A bright short name: Korri reads as a form of Corrie or Corinna (said 'KOR-ee'). Some link it to 'hollow'; routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningKorri reads as a short form of Corrie or Corinna, or as a spin on the Gaelic-rooted Corrie ('hollow; ravine'). It also stands as a modern coinage. Routes uncertain here.

U.S. rank (2024)#12799 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1990

Total births (all-time)≈ 629

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

As a girl's name Korri reads as a short form of Corrie or Corinna, and is sometimes tied to the Gaelic-rooted Corrie, 'hollow' or 'ravine'; for others it is a modern coinage. Routes uncertain, which we note (said 'KOR-ee').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, bright, and short.

Did you know? Korri sits close to Corrie and Corinna, and some link it to the Gaelic 'corrie' — a hollow or mountain ravine. For many it simply reads as a fresh short coinage, which we note (said 'KOR-ee').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Korri — Short form of Corrie/Corinna; Gaelic 'corrie' link / coinage; routes uncertain

Variations

CorrieCoriKori

Nicknames

KorKiki

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Korri mean?

Korri reads as a short form of Corrie or Corinna, sometimes tied to 'hollow; ravine,' or as a coinage; routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Korri?

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

Is Korri a boy or girl name?

Korri is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Korri?

Korri is a rare name for girls in the U.S.