Corinthian Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
79% Masculine / 21% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the ancient Greek city-state of Corinth, Corinthian is associated with luxury and prosperity.
Meaning of the Name Corinthian
Corinthian is a name of Greek origin that is derived from the name of the ancient Greek city-state of Corinth. The city of Corinth was known for its wealth and commerce, and the name Corinthian is often associated with luxury and prosperity. In Greek mythology, Corinth was also the birthplace of the mythical figure Bellerophon. The name Corinthian has a rich history and is often used as a nod to ancient Greek culture.
Popularity of the Name Corinthian
The popularity for the name Corinthian peaked in popularity in the year 2001 with 27 births, which ranked number 7,674 out of 27,990 unique names for that year. Corinthian had the most female births in 1999 with 11, which ranked number 8,221 out of 16,946 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2001 with 27, which ranked number 3,228 out of 12,305 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Corinthian has declined sharply over the last ten years from 16 births to 12 births, a decline of -25.00%. Among males, Corinthian has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 16 births to 12 births, a decline of -25.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Corinthian
- 20 Year Trend of Corinthian: -42.86%
- 10 Year Trend of Corinthian: -25.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Corinthian: -25.00%
Popularity of Corinthian by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Corinthian. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Corinthian in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Corinthian is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Corinthian
- Total Births of Corinthian: 12 (-2.84%)
- Male Births of Corinthian: 12 (-2.84%)
Given the downward trend of Corinthian over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -2.84% decrease in total births, for a total of 12 births in 2024. Male births for Corinthian have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 12 male births in 2024, a decrease of -2.84%.