Declining since 2015, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Koralyn since 2009
Babies named Koralyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 141 |
| 2020s | 71 |
Meaning & origin
Koralyn first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2009, a modern coinage that fits the popular -lyn suffix pattern. It reached its peak rank of 11,932 in 2014, but has since fallen in usage, declining steadily after 2015. In 2025, it was given to approximately 1 in 229,610 babies, reflecting its continued rarity. The name is almost exclusively used for girls, and its spelling variants like Koralynn or Corlyn suggest flexibility. Koralyn's lack of historical roots means it carries a fresh, contemporary feel, though it has not appeared in any top states for concentration. As a modern invention, it draws from the aesthetic of names like Kaitlyn and Madelyn rather than any specific etymology.
Koralyn is a modern invented name, blending elements from names like Kora or Cora (from Greek Kore 'maiden') and the fashionable suffix -lyn (from Welsh llyn 'lake' or as a variant of -lin). The name appears to have been coined in the late 2000s, following the trend of similar formations such as Kaitlyn and Madelyn. It has no historical usage prior to its first recorded appearance in 2009.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kora, Lyn, Kory
Sibling names for Koralyn
Names that share Koralyn's style, for a brother or sister.
