What does Korinna mean and where does it come from?
Korinna (or Corinna) is derived from the Greek word 'korē,' meaning maiden or girl. The name has literary significance, being borne by a poet from Ancient Greece. In modern Germany, it symbolizes youthful spirit and femininity, often appearing in literature and films. Its charm and historical resona
Cultural significance
Korinna has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Greece-speaking communities, where it reflects values of maiden.
Peak popularity
Reached #4915 in 1994 — currently #12585 in the US.
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Browse names →How else can you spell Korinna?
Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive
What middle names flow best with Korinna?
Korinna works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
Korinna Leah
One syllable · timeless choice
Korinna Quinn
One syllable · timeless choice
Korinna Blair
One syllable · on the rise
Korinna Ruth
One syllable · timeless choice
Korinna Wren
One syllable · vintage charm
Korinna Faith
One syllable · vintage charm
How popular is Korinna right now?
Rising fast — up 259 spots — currently #12585 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
| Year | US Rank | Births | vs Prior Year |
|---|
| 2025 | #12585 | 7 | ▲ up 259 |
| 2024 | #12844 | 7 | ▼ down 2866 · -30% births |
| 2023 | #9978 | 10 | ▲ up 2980 · +43% births |
| 2022 | #12958 | 7 | ▼ down 1279 · -12% births |
| 2021 | #11679 | 8 | ▼ down 480 |
| 2020 | #11199 | 8 | ▲ up 2033 · +14% births |
| 2015 | #13232 | 7 | ▲ up 488 |
| 2010 | #13720 | 7 | ▲ up 3213 · +40% births |
| 2005 | #16933 | 5 | ▼ down 11160 · -74% births |
| 2000 | #5773 | 19 | ▼ down 248 · +12% births |
| 1995 | #5525 | 17 | ▼ down 106 |
| 1990 | #5419 | 17 | ▲ up 3281 · +143% births |
| 1985 | #8700 | 7 | ▲ up 2336 · +40% births |
| 1980 | #11036 | 5 | ▼ down 4747 · -44% births |
| 1975 | #6289 | 9 | — |
The story of Korinna
Korinna is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1964. With 409 total births recorded, Korinna remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #8773 in 1970, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #9978 in 2023.
Names that peaked alongside Korinna in 1994:
Korinna by decade
Korinna peaked in the 1990s. See all 1990s names →
| Decade | Births | |
|---|
| 1960s | 26 | |
| 1970s | 43 | |
| 1980s | 69 | |
| 1990s ★ | 133 | |
| 2000s | 81 | |
| 2010s | 49 | |
| 2020s | 22 | |
💎Korinna has only 409 total recorded births since 1964 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.
What are good nicknames for Korinna?
ENGLISH
CorettaCorieCorrie
What names sound and feel like Korinna?
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How is Korinna written in other languages?
Common questions about the name Korinna
What does the name Korinna mean?
Korinna means "maiden" — a name rooted in Greece 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 Korinna?
Korinna is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Korinna have increased significantly in recent years.
What is the cultural origin of Korinna?
Korinna originates from Greece tradition. Greece names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
What sibling names go well with Korinna?
Korinna pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Greece heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.
Is Korinna trending right now?
Korinna is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.