Declining since 2014, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Corabelle since 1897
Babies named Corabelle per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1916, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Corabelle's real moment was 1897.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 83 |
| 1920s | 109 |
| 1930s | 55 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 16 |
| 2010s | 123 |
| 2020s | 57 |
Meaning & origin
Corabelle is a delicate, turn-of-the-century invention that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1897, the same year it reached its peak rank of 9457. At that time, it was given to roughly 1 in every 160,727 girls, a rarity that has only increased as the name has steadily declined in use since about 2014. The name combines two well-loved vintage components: Cora, a Greek-derived classic meaning 'maiden', and the French 'belle' for 'beautiful'. This style of ornate compound name was especially popular in the late 1800s, alongside similar creations like Annabelle and Clarabelle. Though never widespread, Corabelle has a lyrical, old-fashioned charm that appeals to parents seeking an uncommon name with a clear, pleasant sound.
Corabelle appears to be a 19th-century coinage combining the popular name Cora, of Greek origin meaning 'maiden', with the French word 'belle' meaning 'beautiful'. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1897, during a period when ornate feminine names ending in 'belle' were fashionable. While never common, it experienced modest use around the turn of the 20th century before declining.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cora, Belle, Cory
Variants: Cora Belle, Corabel
Sibling names for Corabelle
Names that share Corabelle's style, for a brother or sister.
