Cori

Greek

"maiden"

Cori Origin and Meaning

The name Cori is a girl's name.

Cori is a versatile name used for both girls and boys, though more commonly feminine. It emerged as a shortened form of names like Corinne, Corinna, or Cora for girls, and Cornelius or Corwin for boys. These roots trace back to Greek origins, with meanings relating to 'maiden' or possibly 'heart.' Cori gained modest popularity during the 1970s and 1980s, reflecting the trend toward shorter, gender-flexible names. The spelling variation Kori is also common. The name's brevity and friendly sound make it approachable while maintaining a hint of spunk and individuality. In recent decades, Cori has been overshadowed by other short names but maintains steady usage. It appeals to parents seeking a simple yet distinctive name with a friendly, unpretentious quality.

Cori Rank in US Top 1000

# 983 in the US

Popularity of the name Cori

• 812 Unique 2023

Famous People Named Cori

• Corinne Renae "Cori" Alexander American soccer player
• Cori Blakebrough Canadian basketball player
• Cori Schumacher American surfer
• Cori Ann Yarckin American actress and singer
• Cori Broadus (b. 1999) daughter of rapper Snoop Dogg

The name Cori in Pop Culture

• Cori character in "Real Mermaids Don't Wear Toe Rings" by Helene Boudreau
• Cori English name of Maru's girlfriend Sakura in localized translation of Game Boy game "Maru's Mission"/"Oira Jajamaru! Sekai Daibōken"