Coraline
Coraline is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Maiden or coral.
Origin and history
Coraline is a French name originally created as a diminutive or elaboration of Cora or Coralie, influenced by the Latin word for coral ('corallium'). The name gained significant international visibility following Neil Gaiman's 2002 novella Coraline and its 2009 animated film adaptation. In the United States, it has experienced a notable rise in usage since the mid-2000s.
Popularity in the United States
6,786 babies in the United States have been named Coraline since 1880. It ranks #2051 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #680.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.1 %)
- TX (12.6 %)
- OH (6.2 %)
- FL (4.5 %)
- IL (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 6 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 143 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,166 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,471 |
Nicknames
Cora, Cori, Cora-Lee
Fun facts
- Author Neil Gaiman accidentally typed 'Coraline' instead of 'Caroline', decided he liked the sound, and used it as the title character for his book.
- Before its literary revival, Coraline existed in France as a minor derivative of Coralie, which relates to sea coral.