Total births
807
Unisex name · since 1958
Corinthian
Since 1958, U.S. Social Security records show 807 babies named Corinthian, peaking in 2001. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7867
- among boys today
- 807
- born since 1958
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 45%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Corinthian is the #7867 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 807 recorded since 1958.
Corinthian has 807 recorded births among boys since 1958, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #7867 as of the latest data, more common than 45% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1958 to 2025.
- #7867 among boys today
- 807 born since 1958
- 2000s peak decade
- 45% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Corinthian is currently the #7867 unisex name in America, more common than 45% of boys - 807 born since 1958, peaking in the 2000s.
- #7867
- among boys today
- 807
- born since 1958
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 45%
- more common than other boys
Corinthian vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7867
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 45% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Corinthian was born in this single decade.
2001
Single peak year
27 babies were named Corinthian in 2001 - its busiest year on record.
How Corinthian compares
807 Top 34% higher than 66% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Corinthian's all-time total is 120% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Corinthian | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 807 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 27 | 23 | 22,252 |
Corinthian's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Corinthian's SSA record in two at 1997 and the more recent half accounts for 64% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 36%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1958, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2001 peak of 27, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Corinthian at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2001
Current rank
#7,867
Active since
1958
Corinthian popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1958–2025
- Peak year (2001)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 68 years of records
Corinthian popularity over time - girls
202 total births recorded since 1965 (Corinthian as girls' name)
Corinthian by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Corinthian's strongest decade.
214 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Corinthian births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 12
1960s
12 births
- 1970s 75
1970s
75 births
- 1980s
1980s
97 births
- 1990s
1990s
158 births
- 2000s
2000s
214 births
- 2010s
2010s
172 births
- 2020s 74
2020s
74 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 214 births (27% of all-time use).
How Corinthian compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Corinthian's total volume
Corinthian vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Corinthian by state
Where Corinthian concentrates geographically, total births since 1958
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 11 | 1.4% |
| #2 | Florida | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #4 | New York | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #5 | South Carolina | | 5 | 0.6% |
Texas share of Corinthian's total US births 1.4%
Even split
11 of 807 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Corinthian? ▼
807 babies have been named Corinthian since 1958. It currently ranks #7867 among boys. The peak year was 2001 with 27 births.
When was Corinthian most popular? ▼
Corinthian was most popular in the 2000s decade with 214 total births. The single peak year was 2001.
Where is Corinthian most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Corinthian are Texas (11 births), Florida (5 births), Illinois (5 births).
Is Corinthian a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Corinthian is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 807 births, and as a girl's name it has 202 births.
How long has the name Corinthian been used? ▼
Records for Corinthian go back to 1958, giving 68 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Corinthian? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Corey, Cory, Corbin, Cornelius, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Corinthian's data
- Corinthian's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (214 total births) through the 2020s (74) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Corinthians (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Corinthian
Nearby Names Like Corinthian
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Corinthian
Corey Boy
#677 185,020 births
Cory Boy
#1096 127,179 births
Corbin Boy
#474 41,112 births
Cornelius Boy
#2157 36,407 births
Cornell Boy
#4438 11,347 births
Compare Corinthian side by side: Corinthian vs Corey Corinthian vs Cory Corinthian vs Corbin
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1958–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Corinthian: #7867 Unisex Name - 807 Births, Peak 2001." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/corinthian. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Corinthian draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.