What does Corryn mean and where does it come from?
Corryn is a modern variant of the name Corinne, which is of Greek origin. The name emphasizes femininity and youth, with a history rooted in ancient Greek literature. It has gained popularity in English-speaking countries, especially in the United States and England, during the late 20th century. Th
Cultural significance
Corryn has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of a variant of corinne, meaning the maiden or the girl.
Peak popularity
Reached #3306 in 2000 — currently #8584 in the US.
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Corryn works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
Corryn Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Corryn Rose
Floral · soft ending
Corryn Mae
Sweet · timeless
Corryn Claire
French influence · crisp
Corryn Jane
Literary · strong
Corryn Skye
Modern · airy feel
How popular is Corryn right now?
Rising fast — up 2845 spots — currently #8584 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
| Year | US Rank | Births | vs Prior Year |
|---|
| 2023 | #8584 | 12 | ▲ up 2845 · +50% births |
| 2022 | #11429 | 8 | ▼ down 968 · -11% births |
| 2021 | #10461 | 9 | ▲ up 1948 · +29% births |
| 2020 | #12409 | 7 | ▼ down 5037 · -56% births |
| 2015 | #7372 | 16 | ▼ down 1708 · -33% births |
| 2010 | #5664 | 24 | ▲ up 1306 · +41% births |
| 2005 | #6970 | 17 | ▼ down 3664 · -59% births |
| 2000 | #3306 | 41 | ▲ up 2069 · +128% births |
| 1995 | #5375 | 18 | ▼ down 360 · -5% births |
| 1990 | #5015 | 19 | ▲ up 5232 · +217% births |
| 1985 | #10247 | 6 | ▼ down 3951 · -45% births |
| 1980 | #6296 | 11 | — |
The story of Corryn
Corryn is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1977. With 702 total births recorded, Corryn remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #6296 in 1980, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #8584 in 2023.
Names that peaked alongside Corryn in 2000:
Corryn by decade
Corryn peaked in the 2000s. See all 2000s names →
| Decade | Births | |
|---|
| 1970s | 19 | |
| 1980s | 83 | |
| 1990s | 191 | |
| 2000s ★ | 251 | |
| 2010s | 151 | |
| 2020s | 7 | |
💎Corryn has only 702 total recorded births since 1977 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.
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Common questions about the name Corryn
What does the name Corryn mean?
Corryn means "a variant of Corinne, meaning the maiden or the girl" — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Corryn?
Corryn is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Corryn have increased significantly in recent years.
What is the cultural origin of Corryn?
Corryn originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
Is Corryn trending right now?
Corryn is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.
Is Corryn a common or rare name?
Corryn is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.