Coraline
An elaborate form of Coralie, itself derived from coral.
Every Coraline since 1970 — 6,786 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Coraline
Coraline is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #683 in 2025 with 414 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 6,786 American babies have been named Coraline. Its peak came in 2015, when 527 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Coraline stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Coraline year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 414 | #683 |
| 2024 | 392 | #718 |
| 2023 | 391 | #719 |
| 2022 | 430 | #678 |
| 2021 | 396 | #723 |
| 2020 | 448 | #647 |
| 2019 | 481 | #624 |
| 2018 | 512 | #595 |
| 2017 | 512 | #586 |
| 2016 | 502 | #600 |
| 2015 | 527 | #579 |
| 2014 | 453 | #631 |
| 2013 | 389 | #713 |
| 2012 | 326 | #826 |
| 2011 | 225 | #1,092 |
| 2010 | 239 | #1,044 |
| 2009 | 120 | #1,796 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,239 |
| 2007 | 5 | #18,248 |
| 2006 | 7 | #13,915 |
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| 1970 | 6 | #7,223 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Coraline mean?
An elaborate form of Coralie, itself derived from coral.
How popular is the name Coraline in 2025?
Coraline ranked #683 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 414 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Coraline?
6,786 babies have been named Coraline in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Coraline most popular?
Coraline peaked in 2015, when 527 newborns received the name.
Is Coraline a boy or girl name?
Coraline is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Coraline rising or falling?
Coraline has been roughly stable over the past decade.