Declining since 2018, #4,661 for girls today.
Popularity of Coralee since 1895
Babies named Coralee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 11 |
| 1900s | 34 |
| 1910s | 140 |
| 1920s | 188 |
| 1930s | 239 |
| 1940s | 357 |
| 1950s | 226 |
| 1960s | 153 |
| 1970s | 103 |
| 1980s | 97 |
| 1990s | 98 |
| 2000s | 149 |
| 2010s | 598 |
| 2020s | 245 |
Meaning & origin
Coralee is a modern compound name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1895 but remained rare until its revival in the early 2000s. It reached peak popularity in 2018 with a rank of 4,661 and 1 in 55,423 births, though it has been declining since. The name blends the familiar Cora with the surname Lee, giving it a melodic, contemporary feel. While it has not charted with high frequency in any particular state, its usage reflects a broader trend of combining traditional elements to create distinctive yet accessible names.
Coralee is a compound of Cora, a name of Greek origin meaning "maiden", and Lee, an English surname derived from Old English leah "meadow, clearing". The name emerged in the late 19th century, first recorded in U.S. data in 1895, and saw revived use in the early 2000s, peaking in 2018.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cora, Lee, Cory
Variants: Coralie, Coraley
Sibling names for Coralee
Names that share Coralee's style, for a brother or sister.
