Coretta Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationko-RET-uh / kəˈrɛtəLatin; English
Meaning
Latin: strong; English: little heart
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Coretta is derived from the Latin word 'cor', meaning heart. It gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States, partly due to the influence of Coretta Scott King, the civil rights activist and wife of Martin Luther King Jr. The name is often associated with strength and compassion.
Trend Summary
Coretta has seen a modest level of popularity in the United States, particularly in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Corette
- Cory
International Variants
- Coretta (English)
Famous people named Coretta
Coretta Scott King was an American civil rights leader and the wife of Martin Luther King Jr.
Coretta Scott King was the founder of the King Center in Atlanta, Georgia, which promotes nonviolent social change.
Coretta Scott King was awarded the Gandhi Peace Prize in 2004 for her contributions to peace and social justice.
Coretta Scott King authored several books, including her autobiography 'My Life with Martin Luther King, Jr.'.
Fictional characters named Coretta
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Coretta was first seen in the United States in 1909. Coretta has ranked as high as #780 nationally, which occurred in 1968, and has been most popular in Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, and South Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Coretta has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Coretta (1990)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1909 | 8 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1913 | 7 |
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1918 | 10 |
| 1919 | 8 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1921 | 11 |
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1925 | 7 |
| 1926 | 8 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1929 | 9 |
| 1930 | 9 |
| 1931 | 13 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1934 | 9 |
| 1935 | 6 |
| 1936 | 9 |
| 1937 | 12 |
| 1938 | 11 |
| 1939 | 10 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1941 | 8 |
| 1942 | 10 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1944 | 7 |
| 1945 | 7 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1947 | 10 |
| 1948 | 12 |
| 1949 | 10 |
| 1950 | 12 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1954 | 14 |
| 1955 | 13 |
| 1956 | 21 |
| 1957 | 18 |
| 1958 | 14 |
| 1959 | 17 |
| 1960 | 16 |
| 1961 | 13 |
| 1962 | 10 |
| 1963 | 18 |
| 1964 | 9 |
| 1965 | 18 |
| 1966 | 16 |
| 1967 | 13 |
| 1968 | 336 |
| 1969 | 194 |
| 1970 | 146 |
| 1971 | 93 |
| 1972 | 82 |
| 1973 | 53 |
| 1974 | 66 |
| 1975 | 44 |
| 1976 | 62 |
| 1977 | 38 |
| 1978 | 49 |
| 1979 | 59 |
| 1980 | 59 |
| 1981 | 44 |
| 1982 | 39 |
| 1983 | 40 |
| 1984 | 28 |
| 1985 | 28 |
| 1986 | 43 |
| 1987 | 39 |
| 1988 | 32 |
| 1989 | 32 |
| 1990 | 23 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 17 |
| 1993 | 21 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2024 | 5 |