Coralie Girl

Popularity: #892 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KOR-uh-lee /ˈkɔːrəli/

Origin: French; Latin

Meaning: French: 'coral'; Latin: 'maiden'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Coralie has its roots in the Greek word "korallion," which translates to "coral." This term was adopted into Latin as "corallium," referring to the marine invertebrates known for their vibrant colors and intricate structures. The transition into Old French occurred, leading to the modern French form "corail," which directly influenced the creation of the name Coralie in the 19th century.

The name's introduction into English can be traced through its French origins, where it was popularized as a feminine given name, particularly in the context of romantic and nature-inspired themes. Historically, the name Coralie gained prominence during the 19th century, coinciding with a broader fascination with nature and the arts, particularly in France.

The Romantic movement celebrated beauty and the natural world, and names like Coralie, evoking the imagery of coral reefs and marine life, fit well within this cultural context. While there are no specific biblical or royal figures associated with the name, its aesthetic appeal aligns with the era's artistic expressions, which often drew inspiration from nature.

Culturally, Coralie embodies a sense of beauty and delicacy, often associated with the ocean and its treasures. This connection to coral, a symbol of resilience and beauty in marine ecosystems, lends the name a timeless quality.

The name has also seen variations and diminutives, such as Cora, which further reflect its adaptability and enduring charm. Overall, Coralie represents a blend of linguistic heritage and cultural significance, making it a name rich in historical resonance.

Famous people named Coralie

In this section, you will find notable people named Coralie. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Coralie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Coralie who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Coralie Clément is a singer-songwriter best known for her albums Salle des pas perdus, Toystore, and À travers les ombres.

Coralie Balmy is a swimmer best known for competing in the 2008 and 2012 Olympics.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Coralie, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

CassandraCelesteCeciliaClaraCamilleColette

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Coralie. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

CoraCoralineCorinaCarolineCordeliaCorinnaCoralCarmine

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Coralie was first seen in the United States in 1892.

Coralie has ranked as high as #2503 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Coralie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Coralie is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Coralie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Coralie.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 56 56
2024 46 46
2023 37 37
2022 48 48
2021 60 60
2020 54 54
2019 79 79
2018 106 106
2017 129 129
2016 168 168
2015 104 104
2014 82 82
2013 58 58
2012 65 65
2011 39 39
2010 30 30
2009 28 28
2008 22 22
2007 16 16
2006 13 13
2005 21 21
2004 12 12
2003 12 12
2002 13 13
2001 8 8
2000 12 12
1999 8 8
1998 14 14
1997 10 10
1996 6 6
1995 5 5
1994 10 10
1993 10 10
1992 7 7
1991 10 10
1990 8 8
1989 10 10
1988 8 8
1986 9 9
1984 9 9
1983 8 8
1982 6 6
1981 9 9
1980 6 6
1979 9 9
1978 5 5
1977 10 10
1976 8 8
1975 6 6
1973 7 7
1972 6 6
1971 10 10
1970 13 13
1969 9 9
1968 12 12
1967 10 10
1966 13 13
1965 11 11
1964 13 13
1963 12 12
1962 13 13
1961 10 10
1960 17 17
1959 10 10
1958 16 16
1957 10 10
1956 13 13
1955 17 17
1954 17 17
1953 18 18
1952 22 22
1951 22 22
1950 19 19
1949 22 22
1948 34 34
1947 26 26
1946 29 29
1945 30 30
1944 24 24
1943 35 35
1942 46 46
1941 30 30
1940 34 34
1939 36 36
1938 31 31
1937 34 34
1936 36 36
1935 40 40
1934 30 30
1933 34 34
1932 28 28
1931 38 38
1930 38 38
1929 64 64
1928 49 49
1927 32 32
1926 18 18
1925 13 13
1924 29 29
1923 13 13
1922 20 20
1921 19 19
1920 18 18
1919 19 19
1918 10 10
1917 6 6
1916 15 15
1915 15 15
1914 8 8
1913 8 8
1912 7 7
1911 7 7
1910 5 5
1909 6 6
1901 5 5
1900 6 6
1897 6 6
1895 5 5
1892 5 5

Top States for Coralie (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NC 5
50%
CA 5
50%