Coralie
Coralie is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Coral or precious stone of the sea.
Origin and history
Coralie is a French given name derived from the Latin word for coral. It gained popularity in nineteenth-century France and later spread to English-speaking countries. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare and elegant choice with steady usage.
Popularity in the United States
2,892 babies in the United States have been named Coralie since 1880. It ranks #3295 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1800.
States where it is most popular
- CA (32 %)
- TX (10.2 %)
- NY (9.4 %)
- FL (8.5 %)
- IL (7.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 16 |
| 1900-1910 | 17 |
| 1910-1920 | 100 |
| 1920-1930 | 275 |
| 1930-1940 | 345 |
| 1940-1950 | 310 |
| 1950-1960 | 164 |
| 1960-1970 | 120 |
| 1970-1980 | 74 |
| 1980-1990 | 65 |
| 1990-2000 | 88 |
| 2000-2010 | 157 |
| 2010-2019 | 860 |
| 2020-2029 | 301 |
Famous people named Coralie
- Coralie Fargeat: Film Director, Screenwriter
Nicknames
Cora, Cori, Corrie, Coco
Fun facts
- Coralie became popularized in France during the 19th century, notably appearing in Honoré de Balzac's classic novel Lost Illusions.
- The name directly relates to marine coral, derived ultimately from the Ancient Greek word korallion.