Corinthian
Meaningfrom Corinth · Greek
- US rank
- #7,679
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #2,549 in 1974
10 babies were named Corinthian in the US in 2025. It has dropped 177 places in five years.
Save adds it to your list. Vote moves it up the top voted names.
US births per million boys, 1958–2025
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Corinthian you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 169,492 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Corinthian, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Corinthian would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCorinthian first shows up in US birth records in 1958, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 67 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1974, when it ranked #2,549. Today it's #7,679, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendCorinthian has slipped 177 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,679. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Greek, Corinthian means “from Corinth”.
About the name Corinthian
Corinthian is a boy name of Greek origin meaning “from Corinth”. It has 10 letters and 3 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ian”. US birth records list Corinthian for boys from 1958 to 2025, in 57 of those 68 years. Its best year was 1974, when it ranked #2,549 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,679, with 10 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.2 | 833,333 boys |
| 1960s | 0.6 | 1,562,500 boys |
| 1970s | 4.6 | 217,865 boys |
| 1980s | 5.3 | 190,476 boys |
| 1990s | 8.1 | 123,305 boys |
| 2000s | 11 | 93,197 boys |
| 2010s | 9.1 | 109,529 boys |
| 2020s | 7.1 | 140,187 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Corinthian
What does the name Corinthian mean?
Corinthian means “from Corinth” in Greek.
What is the origin of the name Corinthian?
Corinthian has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Corinthian a boy or girl name?
Corinthian is a boy name.
How popular is the name Corinthian?
Corinthian ranked #7,679 for US boys in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 1974 (#2,549).