Maiden; hollow
Cori is primarily a diminutive of Corinna or Cora, meaning 'maiden' in Greek. It can also be a variant of the Irish name Corey, derived from 'coire' meaning a 'cauldron' or 'hollow'. In modern usage, it often stands alone as a short, punchy unisex-leaning choice for girls.
Less common today
Cori isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #694 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
U.S. Representative from Missouri
Professional tennis champion known as Coco Gauff
Renowned neurobiologist and geneticist
Main character in the novel 'Cori's Choice' · Cori's Choice
