Cora Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKOR-uh / /ˈkɔːrə/Greek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: maiden; Latin: heart
Historical & Cultural Background
Cora is derived from the Greek word 'kore,' meaning 'maiden' and is often associated with the goddess Persephone. In Latin, it is linked to the word for 'heart.' The name has been used in various cultures and has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years. It is traditionally a feminine name but has been adopted for boys in some contexts.
Trend Summary
Cora has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past decade.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kora
- Cory
International Variants
- Cora (Italian)
- Kora (Polish)
Famous people named Cora
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Fictional characters named Cora
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cora was first seen in the United States in 1880. Cora has ranked as high as #835 nationally, which occurred in 1917, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Cora has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cora
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 6 |
| 1881 | 7 |
| 1884 | 9 |
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1886 | 6 |
| 1888 | 9 |
| 1889 | 7 |
| 1890 | 9 |
| 1891 | 6 |
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1894 | 7 |
| 1895 | 9 |
| 1900 | 8 |
| 1903 | 9 |
| 1906 | 7 |
| 1907 | 8 |
| 1908 | 7 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1915 | 8 |
| 1916 | 11 |
| 1917 | 17 |
| 1918 | 10 |
| 1919 | 7 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1924 | 8 |
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1928 | 14 |
| 1929 | 8 |
| 1930 | 8 |
| 1931 | 10 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1933 | 13 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1935 | 11 |
| 1936 | 11 |
| 1938 | 11 |
| 1940 | 10 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 6 |