Corrie
From Scottish Gaelic coire (“cauldron, boiler; corrie”), which denotes a bowl-shaped geographical feature similar to a cirque.
Every Corrie since 1880 — 9,851 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Corrie
Corrie is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,282 in 2025 with 33 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 9,851 American babies have been named Corrie — about 87% girls and 13% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1977, when 386 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Corrie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Corrie 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 | 33 | #4,282 | 5 | #12,420 |
| 2024 | 37 | #3,983 | 9 | #8,457 |
| 2023 | 44 | #3,537 | — | — |
| 2022 | 35 | #4,131 | 6 | #11,142 |
| 2021 | 40 | #3,752 | — | — |
| 2020 | 43 | #3,510 | — | — |
| 2019 | 47 | #3,345 | — | — |
| 2018 | 39 | #3,799 | 5 | #12,551 |
| 2017 | 30 | #4,601 | — | — |
| 2016 | 43 | #3,599 | 5 | #12,577 |
| 2015 | 40 | #3,785 | 8 | #8,910 |
| 2014 | 20 | #6,252 | — | — |
| 2013 | 29 | #4,785 | 5 | #12,511 |
| 2012 | 23 | #5,750 | 8 | #9,014 |
| 2011 | 15 | #7,886 | 5 | #12,654 |
| 2010 | 21 | #6,231 | 9 | #8,276 |
| 2009 | 35 | #4,296 | 8 | #9,145 |
| 2008 | 29 | #5,039 | 7 | #10,078 |
| 2007 | 19 | #6,888 | 14 | #5,967 |
| 2006 | 26 | #5,271 | 5 | #12,391 |
| 2005 | 30 | #4,510 | 7 | #9,307 |
| 2004 | 44 | #3,404 | 17 | #4,829 |
| 2003 | 38 | #3,674 | 8 | #7,993 |
| 2002 | 32 | #4,003 | 10 | #6,625 |
| 2001 | 46 | #3,059 | 15 | #4,929 |
| 2000 | 50 | #2,870 | 8 | #7,570 |
| 1995 | 93 | #1,607 | 16 | #3,892 |
| 1990 | 130 | #1,258 | 20 | #3,076 |
| 1985 | 196 | #829 | 27 | #2,083 |
| 1980 | 209 | #784 | 36 | #1,626 |
| 1975 | 224 | #672 | 34 | #1,535 |
| 1970 | 110 | #1,084 | 33 | #1,469 |
| 1965 | 36 | #1,917 | 10 | #2,647 |
| 1960 | 33 | #1,987 | — | — |
| 1955 | 23 | #2,287 | 22 | #1,654 |
| 1950 | 16 | #2,569 | 8 | #2,813 |
| 1945 | 21 | #1,836 | — | — |
| 1940 | 24 | #1,602 | — | — |
| 1935 | 21 | #1,675 | 5 | #3,768 |
| 1930 | 30 | #1,410 | — | — |
| 1925 | 40 | #1,228 | 5 | #4,339 |
| 1920 | 51 | #1,043 | — | — |
| 1915 | 35 | #1,155 | — | — |
| 1910 | 35 | #711 | — | — |
| 1905 | 20 | #828 | — | — |
| 1900 | 24 | #746 | — | — |
| 1895 | 34 | #501 | — | — |
| 1890 | 31 | #469 | — | — |
| 1885 | 22 | #448 | — | — |
| 1880 | 9 | #590 | — | — |
Famous people named Corrie
- Corrie ten Boom Writer · 1892–1983
- Corrie Sanders Boxer · 1966–2012
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Corrie mean?
From Scottish Gaelic coire (“cauldron, boiler; corrie”), which denotes a bowl-shaped geographical feature similar to a cirque.
How popular is the name Corrie in 2025?
Corrie ranked #4,282 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 33 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Corrie?
9,851 babies have been named Corrie in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Corrie most popular?
Corrie peaked in 1977, when 386 newborns received the name.
Is Corrie a boy or girl name?
Corrie is used for both: about 87% of babies named Corrie have been girls and 13% boys.
Is the name Corrie rising or falling?
Corrie is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Corrie?
Well-known people named Corrie include Corrie ten Boom (writer), Corrie Sanders (boxer).