Declining since 2019, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Corra since 1916
Babies named Corra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 119 |
| 2010s | 190 |
| 2020s | 94 |
Meaning & origin
Corra is a rare and modern-sounding name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1916. It reached its peak popularity in 2020, though the name has been declining in use since 2019. As of 2025, it ranks 11,932, with an estimated 1 in 229,610 newborns receiving the name. Its origins are unclear; it may be a respelling of Cora or an invented name, placing it in the category of modern English coinages. While Cora has enjoyed a revival in recent decades, Corra remains uncommon, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding alternative.
Corra is likely a modern coinage or variant of names like Cora, which itself derives from the Greek Kore meaning 'maiden.' It may also be an elaboration of the Irish name Cora, or a respelling of Corah. The name has seen occasional use in the United States since the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Corrie, Coco
Sibling names for Corra
Names that share Corra's style, for a brother or sister.
