Rising since 2010, #3,296 for girls today.
Popularity of Koraline since 2010
Babies named Koraline per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2018, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Koraline's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 287 |
| 2020s | 239 |
Meaning & origin
Koraline is a modern invention, first recorded in the United States in 2010, making it a very recent addition to the American name pool. It ranks 3,296th (as of 2025), with roughly 1 in 34,197 newborn girls receiving the name. The name follows a rising trajectory since its debut, reaching its peak year in 2025. Koraline is most popular in Ohio and Texas, suggesting a broad but modest appeal. Its formation mirrors the trendy pattern of combining a short, strong initial syllable (Kor) with a fashionable suffix ('-line'), a structure seen in many established names. While distinct, it shares a phonetic kinship with Coraline, bolstered by the popularity of the animated film of that name (though the name's spelling diverges). Koraline remains a rare choice, appealing to parents seeking a unique but feminine-sounding name.
Koraline is a modern coinage, first appearing in U.S. birth records in 2010. It combines the popular initial 'Kor' (as in Kora) with the fashionable '-line' suffix (seen in names like Caroline and Adeline). Alternatively, it may be a spelling variant of Coraline, itself derived from the French word 'corail' (coral), influenced by the word 'line' or the name Cora. The name has seen gradual use since its introduction.
Where Koraline is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kora, Kori, Line, Lina
Variants: Coraline, Korraline, Koreline
Sibling names for Koraline
Names that share Koraline's style, for a brother or sister.
