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UK girl's name

Corren

A gender-neutral name of Celtic origin potentially meaning "holly tree".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1998. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Corren is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Corren popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1998 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2701, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 5 births.

This profile covers 5 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1998 to 1998. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Corren is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 5 living people in the UK are called Corren. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 1999 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Corren ranked #2701 for girls in England and Wales in 1998, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 1998, when 5 girls were registered as Corren.
  • About 5 living people in the UK are estimated to have Corren as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2701

1998

Births in 1998

5

Latest year

Peak year

1998

5 births

Estimated living

5

2026

Meaning

What does Corren mean?

The name Corren is believed to have originated from the Old French language, with its roots tracing back to the late Middle Ages, around the 14th or 15th century. It is derived from the French word "cor," which means "horn," and was likely initially used as a surname or occupational name for someone who worked as a horn-maker or played a horn-like instrument.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Corren can be found in a medieval French text from the 15th century, where it is mentioned as the name of a character. However, it is uncertain whether this was a fictional character or a reference to a real person with that name.

During the Renaissance period, the name Corren gained some popularity among the French nobility and upper classes. It is believed that a few notable individuals bore this name, though records from that era are often incomplete or inconsistent in their spelling and documentation.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Corren was a French nobleman named Corren de Montfort, who lived in the late 15th century. He was a prominent figure in the court of King Louis XI and is mentioned in several historical chronicles of the time.

Another notable figure with the name Corren was a French poet and playwright from the 16th century known as Corren de Boissy. He was renowned for his works in the French Renaissance literary tradition and is considered one of the pioneers of French drama.

In the 17th century, a French explorer and cartographer named Corren de La Salle made significant contributions to the exploration and mapping of the Mississippi River and the Great Lakes region in North America.

During the 18th century, a French artist and engraver named Corren de Bauche gained recognition for his intricate engravings and illustrations, which are now considered valuable works of art.

In the 19th century, a French philosopher and writer named Corren Fourier is known for his influential ideas on utopian socialism and his vision for a society based on cooperation and harmony.

While the name Corren has its roots in French culture and history, it has since been adopted and used in various parts of the world, though it remains relatively uncommon. Its meaning and significance have evolved over time, but it continues to carry a sense of historical richness and cultural heritage.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Corren by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Corren was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
1990s #2701 5 1

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FAQ

Corren: questions and answers

How popular is the name Corren in the UK right now?

In 1998, Corren was ranked #2701 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Corren most popular?

The peak year on record was 1998, with 5 babies registered as Corren in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Corren?

A gender-neutral name of Celtic origin potentially meaning "holly tree".

How many people are called Corren in the UK?

A total of 5 babies have been registered as Corren across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.