Coral
Coral is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Marine invertebrate, coral reef, or reddish-pink color.
Origin and history
Coral is a nature name referring to the marine invertebrates and the bright reddish-pink marine deposits they form. It derives from the Latin 'corallium' and Greek 'korallion'. Used steadily since the late 19th century, it remains a recognized but uncommon choice in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
10,971 babies in the United States have been named Coral since 1880. It ranks #1551 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1427.
States where it is most popular
- CA (36.9 %)
- FL (15.2 %)
- TX (13.4 %)
- NY (7.1 %)
- IL (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 116 |
| 1890-1900 | 179 |
| 1900-1910 | 160 |
| 1910-1920 | 333 |
| 1920-1930 | 442 |
| 1930-1940 | 432 |
| 1940-1950 | 472 |
| 1950-1960 | 754 |
| 1960-1970 | 581 |
| 1970-1980 | 553 |
| 1980-1990 | 910 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,778 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,832 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,744 |
| 2020-2029 | 685 |
Famous people named Coral
- Coral Browne: Actress
Fun facts
- Coral gained popularity as a given name during the Victorian era along with other gemstone and nature names.
- The word stems from the ancient Greek 'korallion', used to describe the hard red Mediterranean marine organisms.