Coretta
Coretta is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Maiden or little maiden.
Origin and history
Coretta is a diminutive of Cora, which originates from the Greek name Kore meaning 'maiden'. It gained prominence in modern American history primarily through civil rights activist Coretta Scott King. While relatively rare overall, it remains a meaningful and classic option in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
2,433 babies in the United States have been named Coretta since 1880. It ranks #3580 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2065.
States where it is most popular
- GA (13.5 %)
- MS (11 %)
- AL (9.6 %)
- FL (7.7 %)
- SC (7.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 8 |
| 1910-1920 | 41 |
| 1920-1930 | 57 |
| 1930-1940 | 91 |
| 1940-1950 | 85 |
| 1950-1960 | 130 |
| 1960-1970 | 643 |
| 1970-1980 | 692 |
| 1980-1990 | 384 |
| 1990-2000 | 127 |
| 2000-2010 | 50 |
| 2010-2019 | 89 |
| 2020-2029 | 36 |
Famous people named Coretta
- Coretta Scott King: Civil Rights Activist, Author
Nicknames
Cora, Etta, Cori, Retta
Fun facts
- The name Coretta is strongly associated with author and civil rights leader Coretta Scott King, wife of Martin Luther King Jr.
- The name was created by adding the Italian-style diminutive suffix '-etta' to the Greek root name Cora.