Corydon is an uncommon given name of Greek origin, derived from the ancient Greek word 'korydallos', which means 'helmeted'. This name was popularized by the American poet James Whitcomb Riley, who used it as a pseudonym for his early writings. It is typically associated with masculinity due to its historical use in male characters in literature and mythology, but it can also be used as a feminine name. Corydon has not seen widespread usage as a given name since the late 19th century, making it rare today.
The name Corydon experienced peak popularity during the mid-20th century, with a noticeable spike between 1944 and 1949 (6 to 7 births per year), and again in the late 1970s to early 1980s (5 to 9 births per year). However, overall occurrences have been relatively low and sporadic throughout the century, totaling 190 births from 1916 to 2002.