Corina
Girl name · 16 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Corina: 16 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 1977.
A melodic name with ancient Greek roots, Corina is a variant of Corinne, itself derived from Korinna, an epithet of the goddess Persephone meaning “maiden” or “girl.” The name has been carried by several notable women, including the Romanian singer Corina, known for her 1990s pop hits, and American tennis player Corina Morariu, a Wimbledon doubles champion. While no major places are directly named after a bearer, the name shares its etymological root with “Cora,” a separate but related name also meaning maiden. Corina offers a softer, more lyrical alternative to the better-known Corinne, and has seen modest but steady use in Scotland since the late 20th century, appealing to parents drawn to its classical elegance and gentle femininity.
Girl 5 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19774 babies
- Latest (2004)
- #6633 babies
- Total births
- 16since 1975
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y