Cora
Cora is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Maiden or maidenly.
Origin and history
Cora is a classic given name derived from the Ancient Greek word for 'maiden'. It gained widespread popularity in the 19th century following James Fenimore Cooper's novel The Last of the Mohicans. It remains a well-loved and timeless choice in the United States, experiencing a modern revival.
Popularity in the United States
156,028 babies in the United States have been named Cora since 1880. It ranks #258 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #92.
States where it is most popular
- TX (6.4 %)
- NC (5.6 %)
- CA (5.1 %)
- GA (4.7 %)
- PA (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 11,954 |
| 1890-1900 | 12,880 |
| 1900-1910 | 10,372 |
| 1910-1920 | 15,317 |
| 1920-1930 | 16,161 |
| 1930-1940 | 11,253 |
| 1940-1950 | 8,749 |
| 1950-1960 | 5,869 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,393 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,093 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,224 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,323 |
| 2000-2010 | 7,745 |
| 2010-2019 | 27,816 |
| 2020-2029 | 16,879 |
Famous people named Cora
- Cora Walton: Singer, Musician
- Cora Witherspoon: Actress
Fun facts
- The modern popularity of Cora was heavily influenced by the heroic character Cora Munro in James Fenimore Cooper's 1826 novel The Last of the Mohicans.
- Kore was used as an alternate title for the Greek deity Persephone, representing spring growth and renewal.