UK girl's name
Korina
A feminine name with Latin origins meaning "maiden".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Korina is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Korina popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5493, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 3 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 1996 to 2020. 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.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 9 living people in the UK are called Korina. 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 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Korina ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 3 girls were registered as Korina.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Korina as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5493
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
3 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Meaning
What does Korina mean?
The given name Korina has its origins in the Greek language. It is derived from the Greek word "kore," which means "maiden" or "young girl." The name likely emerged in ancient Greece during the classical period, although its earliest recorded use is difficult to pinpoint precisely.
One of the earliest known references to the name Korina can be found in ancient Greek literature. The name appears in Aristophanes' play "Lysistrata," written in 411 BC. In this comedy, Korina is mentioned as one of the female characters, though her role is minor.
Throughout the Byzantine Empire and the Eastern Roman Empire, the name Korina remained in use, albeit not as common as some other Greek names. It was often bestowed upon daughters of noble or wealthy families, reflecting the name's association with youth and purity.
In the 5th century AD, a notable figure named Korina lived in Constantinople. She was a member of the Eastern Orthodox Church and is venerated as a saint in some traditions for her pious life and charitable works.
During the Renaissance period, the name Korina gained more popularity in parts of Europe, particularly in Italy and Greece. One notable bearer of the name was Korina de' Medici (1520-1569), a member of the influential Medici family in Florence. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of Renaissance artists and intellectuals.
Another historical figure named Korina was Korina Tsambiko (1720-1795), a Greek woman who played a significant role in the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire. She is remembered for her bravery and her contributions to the struggle for Greek independence.
In the 19th century, the name Korina continued to be used in various parts of Europe, particularly in Greece and other regions with Greek cultural influences. One notable bearer of the name from this era was Korina Samara (1845-1912), a Greek painter and artist who was known for her portraits and landscapes.
Over the centuries, the name Korina has maintained its association with Greek culture and heritage, although it has also been adopted and used in various other cultures and regions around the world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Korina over time
The chart below shows babies named Korina registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Korina, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Korina by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Korina 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5493 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5591 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #3795 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Korina: questions and answers
How popular is the name Korina in the UK right now?
In 2020, Korina was ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Korina most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 3 babies registered as Korina in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Korina?
A feminine name with Latin origins meaning "maiden".
How many people are called Korina in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Korina across the 3 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.