All about the name COREEN

Meaning, origin, history.

Coreen is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name Cormac, which means 'son of the sea chief'. It's a unique and captivating name that stands out for its distinctive sound and rich cultural heritage.

See also

Irish
Ireland

Popularity of the name COREEN since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

Over the span of these years, the name Coreen experienced significant fluctuations in popularity, with several notable trends and peaks. In its early decades, from 1900 to 1936, it maintained a consistent but relatively low presence, ranging between 5 and 17 births per year, with occasional spikes such as the 22 births in 1940.

The name's popularity surged dramatically in the mid-1950s, reaching an all-time high of 75 births in 1968. This trend continued until the late 1970s when it began to decline steadily once again. Between 1978 and 1984, Coreen's popularity dropped significantly, from 50 births in 1978 to just 13 births in 1984.

The late 1980s and early 1990s saw another brief uptick in the name's popularity, with a peak of 29 births in 1986. However, this was short-lived, and by the mid-1990s, Coreen's popularity had dwindled once more to single-digit figures.

In recent years, from 1995 onwards, Coreen has remained relatively uncommon, with annual birth counts rarely exceeding 10. The most recent data point is from 2005, showing just 5 births that year. In total, over the course of these years, there were 2475 births named Coreen.

Name variation COREEN.