Corinthian
Every Corinthian since 1958 — 1,009 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Corinthian
Corinthian is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,783 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1958, 1,009 American babies have been named Corinthian — about 80% boys and 20% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2001, when 32 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Corinthian stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Corinthian year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 10 | #7,783 |
| 2024 | — | — | 10 | #7,883 |
| 2023 | — | — | 18 | #5,288 |
| 2022 | — | — | 13 | #6,559 |
| 2021 | 5 | #15,778 | 13 | #6,400 |
| 2020 | — | — | 10 | #7,624 |
| 2019 | — | — | 14 | #6,161 |
| 2018 | — | — | 11 | #7,225 |
| 2017 | — | — | 15 | #5,853 |
| 2016 | — | — | 25 | #4,119 |
| 2015 | 7 | #13,323 | 15 | #5,790 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17,155 | 23 | #4,288 |
| 2013 | — | — | 20 | #4,650 |
| 2012 | — | — | 16 | #5,520 |
| 2011 | 5 | #17,375 | 14 | #6,001 |
| 2010 | — | — | 19 | #4,875 |
| 2009 | — | — | 25 | #4,056 |
| 2008 | — | — | 18 | #5,105 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,251 | 18 | #5,033 |
| 2006 | — | — | 24 | #4,023 |
| 2005 | — | — | 24 | #3,834 |
| 2004 | — | — | 21 | #4,149 |
| 2003 | — | — | 22 | #3,862 |
| 2002 | 7 | #12,502 | 14 | #5,184 |
| 2001 | 5 | #15,881 | 27 | #3,242 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,544 | 21 | #3,793 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,102 | 10 | #5,568 |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,444 | 21 | #2,976 |
| 1985 | — | — | 16 | #2,969 |
| 1980 | — | — | 9 | #4,203 |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | 5 | #4,833 |
| 1965 | 5 | #6,703 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Corinthian in 2025?
Corinthian ranked #7,783 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Corinthian?
1,009 babies have been named Corinthian in the United States since 1958, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Corinthian most popular?
Corinthian peaked in 2001, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Corinthian a boy or girl name?
Corinthian is used for both: about 20% of babies named Corinthian have been girls and 80% boys.
Is the name Corinthian rising or falling?
Corinthian is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.