Coraline Girl

Popularity: #580 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKOR-uh-lin / /ˈkɔːrəlaɪn/

English; Latin

Meaning

Latin: 'coral'; English: 'little coral'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Coraline is derived from the word 'coral', which refers to the marine invertebrates known for their vibrant colors. It gained popularity in the early 21st century, particularly after the publication of Neil Gaiman's novel 'Coraline' in 2002. The name is often associated with themes of adventure and bravery due to the character's journey in the story.

Trend Summary

Coraline has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States since the early 2000s.

Similar Names

CoralCassandraCecilyClementineCordeliaCeliaCorinna

Variants

  • Coraline

International Variants

  • Coralline (Italian)

Famous people named Coraline

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Fictional characters named Coraline

Coraline Jones from 'Coraline' is the main character who explores a parallel world.

Coraline from 'Coraline' is known for her bravery and curiosity.

Sibling Suggestions

CoraCarolineElenaMarinaSeleneLinaDahlia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Coraline was first seen in the United States in 1970. Coraline has ranked as high as #891 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Coraline has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Coraline (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 39
11%
CA 34
10%
OH 23
7%
IL 20
6%
NY 16
5%
VA 15
4%
FL 15
4%
CO 14
4%
MO 14
4%
IN 13
4%
NC 11
3%
AZ 11
3%
OR 11
3%
TN 10
3%
KY 9
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19706
20067
20075
200811
2009120
2010239
2011225
2012326
2013389
2014453
2015527
2016502
2017512
2018512
2019481
2020448
2021396
2022430
2023391
2024390