Holding steady.
Popularity of Corlis since 1918
Babies named Corlis per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 5 |
| 1920s | 0 | 22 |
| 1930s | 0 | 5 |
| 1940s | 15 | 0 |
| 1950s | 368 | 0 |
| 1960s | 100 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Corlis is a rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1945. Its peak year was 1957, with five births. As of 2025, the name continues to see occasional use but remains outside the top 1000, with a stable trajectory. Corlis is primarily used for girls and is likely a variant of the English surname Corliss. While its exact meaning is uncertain, the name carries a vintage charm from its mid-century peak. No state-level data shows notable concentration, suggesting its usage is scattered across the country.
Corlis is likely a variant spelling of Corliss, an English surname. The surname Corliss may originate from a place name or from an Old English occupational term. As a given name, it has seen sporadic use since the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1950s when it reached its peak usage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cori, Cor, Lissie
Variants: Corliss
Sibling names for Corlis
Names that share Corlis's style, for a brother or sister.
