Coral
Coral: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Coral
- A female given name from English.
Etymology
From coral.
How popular is Coral?
Since 1880, 10,971 girls and 191 boys in the U.S. have been named Coral (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #488 in 1888. Its highest rank for boys was #2292 in 1916. In 2025, 100 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Coral
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Coral FAQ
What does the name Coral mean?
A female given name from English. From coral.
What is the origin of the name Coral?
Coral is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Coral?
Since 1880, 10,971 girls and 191 boys in the U.S. have been named Coral (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #488 in 1888. Its highest rank for boys was #2292 in 1916. In 2025, 100 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Coral a boy or girl name?
Coral is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 10,971 girls and 191 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.