Corin
Boy / Girl name · 102 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Corin: 102 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 10 births in 2006.
A name with layered roots, Corin most commonly derives from the Latin *Corinus*, a Roman family name possibly linked to *cor* meaning “heart.” It also appears as a masculine form of Corinna, from the Greek *korē* for “maiden.” Perhaps the most celebrated bearer in English letters is the shepherd Corin in Shakespeare’s *As You Like It*, a gentle, wise figure. In modern times, the name is known through British actor Corin Redgrave and American actor Corin Nemec. Readers of C.S. Lewis will recognise Prince Corin of Archenland in the Narnia chronicles, a spirited young hero. Though not tied to any Scottish place, Corin shares its Latin heart-root with the word “courage,” giving it a quiet, valiant undertone.
Boy 18 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 200610 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #6474 babies
- Total births
- 88since 1979
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 34%vs prior 5y
Girl 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19946 babies
- Latest (2011)
- #6744 babies
- Total births
- 14since 1994
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y