Boy · #10,667 in 2026

Corydon

Name: Popularity of the name Corydon in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Corydon, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,667

Peak Rank

#3,855 (1978)

Total Babies

190

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1916

First Year

2002

Last Year

1978

Peak Year

#3855

Peak Rank

190

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Corydon

The earliest SSA record of Corydon as a baby boy name dates back to 1916, when 6 babies received it. 1978 was its biggest year on record, with 9 newborns named Corydon — #3,855 in the national rankings. The 1980s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 27% of all recorded Corydons. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2002 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 190 Corydons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Corydon

Phonetically similar names — useful when Corydon is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Cordon
Corrida
Cordone
Keratin
Carden
Carradine
Kardon
Keratine
Cardan
Korean
Croydon
Corrido

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Corydon

What does the name Corydon mean?

Corydon is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1916. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Corydon in 2026?

In 2026, Corydon ranks #10,667 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Corydon most popular?

Corydon reached its peak popularity in 1978, ranking #3,855 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Corydon a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Corydon is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Corydon?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Corydon include Rhoderick, Amery, Rahsan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Corydon

Corydon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and has accumulated 190 births in the dataset. Corydon's peak popularity came in 1978 when it ranked #3,855. Use the chart and map above to compare Corydon's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.