Coraline
Coraline: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Coraline
- A female given name originating as a coinage.
Etymology
An elaborate form of Coralie, itself derived from coral. Name of a character in Adolphe Adam's opera Le toréador.
How popular is Coraline?
Since 1880, 6,786 girls in the U.S. have been named Coraline. Its highest rank for girls was #579 in 2015. In 2025 it ranked #683 for girls, with 414 babies given the name.
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Sibling name ideas for Coraline
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Coraline FAQ
What does the name Coraline mean?
A female given name originating as a coinage. An elaborate form of Coralie, itself derived from coral. Name of a character in Adolphe Adam's opera Le toréador.
How popular is the name Coraline?
Since 1880, 6,786 girls in the U.S. have been named Coraline. Its highest rank for girls was #579 in 2015. In 2025 it ranked #683 for girls, with 414 babies given the name.
Is Coraline a boy or girl name?
Coraline is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 6,786 girls and 0 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.