Total births
1,133
Unisex name · since 1954
Korin
1,133 babies named Korin in U.S. Social Security records since 1954, with the highest year being 1978. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,133
- total births
- 1954–2020
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
1,133 girls have been named Korin since 1954, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Korin has been recorded 1,133 times among girls since 1954, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1954 to 2020.
- 1,133 total births
- 1954–2020 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 26% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,133 girls have been named Korin since 1954, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2020.
- 1,133
- total births
- 1954–2020
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Korin was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
42 babies were named Korin in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Korin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Korin splits its recorded history at 1989: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1965 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1978 peak of 42 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Korin at a glance
Last recorded 2020Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1954
Korin popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1954–2020
- Peak year (1978)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 67 years of records
Korin popularity over time - boys
108 total births recorded since 1990 (Korin as boys' name)
Korin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Korin's strongest decade.
290 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Korin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 6
1950s
6 births
- 1960s 94
1960s
94 births
- 1970s
1970s
210 births
- 1980s
1980s
290 births
- 1990s
1990s
290 births
- 2000s
2000s
184 births
- 2010s 54
2010s
54 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 290 births (26% of all-time use).
How Korin compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Korin's total volume
Korin vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Korin by state
Where Korin concentrates geographically, total births since 1954
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 82 | 7.2% |
| #2 | New York | | 15 | 1.3% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 12 | 1.1% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 10 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Korin's total US births 7.2%
Even split
82 of 1,133 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Korin? ▼
Since 1954, Social Security records show 1,133 babies named Korin. The most recent recorded year was 2020. Its busiest year on record was 1978, with 42 births.
When was Korin most popular? ▼
Korin was most popular in the 1980s decade with 290 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
Where is Korin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Korin are California (82 births), New York (15 births), Michigan (12 births).
Is Korin a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Korin is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,133 births, and as a boy's name it has 108 births.
How long has the name Korin been used? ▼
Records for Korin go back to 1954, giving 67 years of history through 2020.
What names are similar to Korin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kori, Kora, Kortney, Korina, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Korin's data
- Korin's decade-level peak was the 1980s (290 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Korins (82 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Korin
Nearby Names Like Korin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Korin
Kori Girl
#894 14,822 births
Kora Girl
#489 9,541 births
Kortney Girl
5,313 births
Korina Girl
#5186 2,605 births
Korie Girl
#4698 2,496 births
Compare Korin side by side: Korin vs Kori Korin vs Kora Korin vs Kortney
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1954–2020 (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. "Korin: Baby Name Since 1954 - 1,133 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/korin. 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 Korin 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.