Coralee
Coralee is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Maiden of the meadow; derived from Greek korē (maiden) and Old English lēah (clearing or meadow).
Origin and history
Coralee is an English compound name combining Cora, derived from the Greek word for maiden, and Lee, an Old English word meaning meadow. It emerged as an elaboration of Cora and Coral in the late 19th century. While historically uncommon, it maintains a steady, modest presence in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
2,638 babies in the United States have been named Coralee since 1880. It ranks #3437 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1856.
States where it is most popular
- CA (32.3 %)
- TX (23.5 %)
- GA (7.5 %)
- PA (6.6 %)
- FL (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 11 |
| 1900-1910 | 34 |
| 1910-1920 | 140 |
| 1920-1930 | 188 |
| 1930-1940 | 239 |
| 1940-1950 | 357 |
| 1950-1960 | 226 |
| 1960-1970 | 153 |
| 1970-1980 | 103 |
| 1980-1990 | 97 |
| 1990-2000 | 98 |
| 2000-2010 | 149 |
| 2010-2019 | 598 |
| 2020-2029 | 245 |
Nicknames
Cora, Cori, Lee
Fun facts
- Coralee seamlessly combines classical Greek etymology via Cora with a traditional English nature suffix via Lee.
- The name gained initial traction in late 19th-century America during a trend of creating elaboration names ending in 'lee'.