Declining since 2005, #1,927 for girls today.
Popularity of Coral since 1881
Babies named Coral per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2004, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Coral's real moment was 1888.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 116 |
| 1890s | 179 |
| 1900s | 160 |
| 1910s | 333 |
| 1920s | 442 |
| 1930s | 432 |
| 1940s | 472 |
| 1950s | 754 |
| 1960s | 581 |
| 1970s | 553 |
| 1980s | 910 |
| 1990s | 1,778 |
| 2000s | 1,832 |
| 2010s | 1,744 |
| 2020s | 685 |
Meaning & origin
Coral is a nature name that emerged in the late 19th century alongside other gem and botanical names. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1881 and reached its peak rank of 1927 in 1888, with an incidence of 1 in 16,073 births that year. By 2025, the name had fallen in usage, continuing a downward trajectory since 2005. Coral is most common in Florida, California, and Texas, reflecting a coastal and sunbelt affinity. Its sound is soft yet distinct, evoking the ocean's treasures.
Coral is a word name taken directly from the English word for the hard skeleton of marine polyps, used as a gemstone. It entered use as a given name in the late 19th century, likely influenced by the Victorian fashion for jewel and nature names. The name saw its peak popularity in the 1880s and has since become less common.
Where Coral is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Corrie, Cora
Variants: Coralle, Koral, Koralle
Sibling names for Coral
Names that share Coral's style, for a brother or sister.
