Spear or maiden
Corin has two distinct etymological paths. As a masculine name, it derives from the Latin 'Quirinus', associated with the Roman god of war and the word for spear. As a feminine name, it is often viewed as a variant of Corinna, which comes from the Greek 'kore' meaning maiden.
Less common today
Corin isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,982 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
British actor and activist
American actor known for Parker Lewis Can't Lose
Lead singer and guitarist of Sleater-Kinney
The twin brother of Prince Cor in The Horse and His Boy · The Chronicles of Narnia
The shepherd in William Shakespeare's pastoral comedy · As You Like It
