Girl
Cora
maiden, heart
About Cora
There exists a certain charm in names that feel like they've always been here, waiting to be rediscovered. This four-letter gem embodies exactly that quality—a vintage appeal refreshed for contemporary times. The simplicity is deceiving; within this compact structure lies remarkable depth and character. It's the type of name that grandmothers and granddaughters can share without either feeling it belongs to a different era. The clean, crisp sound has no unnecessary flourishes, just pure, straightforward beauty. Literary enthusiasts might appreciate its appearances in classic literature, while modern parents simply enjoy its unpretentious elegance. The single syllable makes it strong and decisive, yet the soft vowel sounds keep it gentle and feminine. It pairs exceptionally well with longer middle and last names, providing a grounding effect. This name doesn't try too hard—it simply exists in its own understated perfection, offering timeless appeal that never goes out of style.
Popularity of the Name Cora
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #15 | ||||
| 1881 | #18 | ||||
| 1882 | #21 | ||||
| 1883 | #24 | ||||
| 1884 | #23 | ||||
| 1885 | #23 | ||||
| 1886 | #28 | ||||
| 1887 | #27 | ||||
| 1888 | #31 | ||||
| 1889 | #32 | ||||
| 1890 | #36 | ||||
| 1891 | #35 | ||||
| 1892 | #39 | ||||
| 1893 | #44 | ||||
| 1894 | #46 | ||||
| 1895 | #49 | ||||
| 1896 | #52 | ||||
| 1897 | #49 | ||||
| 1898 | #51 | ||||
| 1899 | #58 | ||||
| 1900 | #55 | ||||
| 1901 | #58 | ||||
| 1902 | #62 | #130 | |||
| 1903 | #70 | #151 | |||
| 1904 | #70 | ||||
| 1905 | #72 | #148 | |||
| 1906 | #77 | #146 | |||
| 1907 | #80 | #152 | |||
| 1908 | #83 | ||||
| 1909 | #85 | #144 | |||
| 1910 | #85 | #173 | |||
| 1911 | #91 | #137 | |||
| 1912 | #98 | ||||
| 1913 | #103 | ||||
| 1914 | #105 | #167 | |||
| 1915 | #119 | #161 | |||
| 1916 | #114 | ||||
| 1917 | #126 | #155 | |||
| 1918 | #124 | ||||
| 1919 | #122 | ||||
| 1920 | #137 | ||||
| 1921 | #140 | #188 | |||
| 1922 | #140 | ||||
| 1923 | #149 | ||||
| 1924 | #155 | ||||
| 1925 | #150 | ||||
| 1926 | #158 | #200 | |||
| 1927 | #158 | ||||
| 1928 | #155 | ||||
| 1929 | #153 | ||||
| 1930 | #161 | ||||
| 1931 | #160 | ||||
| 1932 | #169 | ||||
| 1933 | #157 | ||||
| 1934 | #168 | ||||
| 1935 | #175 | ||||
| 1936 | #181 | ||||
| 1937 | #176 | ||||
| 1938 | #178 | ||||
| 1939 | #183 | ||||
| 1940 | #191 | ||||
| 1941 | #186 | ||||
| 1942 | #202 | ||||
| 1943 | #225 | ||||
| 1944 | #231 | ||||
| 1945 | #244 | ||||
| 1946 | #251 | ||||
| 1947 | #259 | ||||
| 1948 | #266 | ||||
| 1949 | #264 | ||||
| 1950 | #289 | ||||
| 1951 | #300 | ||||
| 1952 | #312 | ||||
| 1953 | #323 | ||||
| 1954 | #345 | ||||
| 1955 | #365 | ||||
| 1956 | #374 | ||||
| 1957 | #407 | ||||
| 1958 | #458 | ||||
| 1959 | #454 | ||||
| 1960 | #460 | ||||
| 1961 | #476 | ||||
| 1962 | #478 | ||||
| 1963 | #480 | ||||
| 1964 | #525 | #145 | |||
| 1965 | #493 | #142 | |||
| 1966 | #534 | #140 | |||
| 1967 | #620 | #165 | |||
| 1968 | #630 | #146 | |||
| 1969 | #703 | #164 | |||
| 1970 | #678 | #130 | |||
| 1971 | #687 | #147 | |||
| 1972 | #712 | #160 | |||
| 1973 | #726 | #202 | |||
| 1974 | #709 | #172 | |||
| 1975 | #775 | #183 | |||
| 1976 | #700 | #400 | |||
| 1977 | #699 | #201 | |||
| 1978 | #702 | #187 | |||
| 1979 | #814 | #198 | |||
| 1980 | #770 | #260 | |||
| 1981 | #749 | #212 | |||
| 1982 | #724 | #181 | |||
| 1983 | #730 | #243 | |||
| 1984 | #731 | #270 | |||
| 1985 | #768 | #271 | |||
| 1986 | #743 | #294 | |||
| 1987 | #873 | #228 | |||
| 1988 | #878 | #240 | |||
| 1989 | #780 | #252 | |||
| 1990 | #855 | #385 | |||
| 1991 | #801 | #237 | #791 | ||
| 1992 | #802 | #270 | #870 | ||
| 1993 | #718 | #207 | #730 | ||
| 1994 | #654 | #301 | #847 | ||
| 1995 | #679 | #183 | #652 | ||
| 1996 | #673 | #249 | #740 | ||
| 1997 | #669 | #837 | #257 | #631 | |
| 1998 | #536 | #553 | #161 | #641 | |
| 1999 | #491 | #416 | #150 | #673 | |
| 2000 | #481 | #345 | #167 | #537 | |
| 2001 | #460 | #514 | #160 | #665 | |
| 2002 | #467 | #498 | #135 | #523 | |
| 2003 | #434 | #405 | #159 | #669 | |
| 2004 | #437 | #455 | #149 | #652 | |
| 2005 | #452 | #432 | #206 | #592 | |
| 2006 | #384 | #433 | #180 | #499 | |
| 2007 | #353 | #457 | #164 | #504 | |
| 2008 | #323 | #464 | #200 | #558 | |
| 2009 | #303 | #367 | #169 | #421 | |
| 2010 | #275 | #345 | #183 | #486 | |
| 2011 | #203 | #313 | #137 | #430 | |
| 2012 | #155 | #243 | #403 | #184 | #398 |
| 2013 | #127 | #260 | #288 | #173 | #419 |
| 2014 | #103 | #210 | #280 | #153 | #345 |
| 2015 | #88 | #205 | #215 | #174 | #319 |
| 2016 | #87 | #209 | #236 | #127 | #388 |
| 2017 | #83 | #184 | #148 | #119 | #368 |
| 2018 | #73 | #137 | #79 | #131 | #290 |
| 2019 | #71 | #138 | #76 | #115 | #302 |
| 2020 | #88 | #126 | #195 | #83 | #358 |
| 2021 | #87 | #118 | #116 | #100 | #326 |
| 2022 | #75 | #121 | #120 | #89 | #319 |
| 2023 | #93 | #124 | #178 | #79 | #360 |
| 2024 | #103 | #111 | #168 | #68 | #430 |
| 2025 | #113 | #116 | #171 | #79 | #511 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Cora
Names Similar to Cora
Nicknames for Cora
- Cor
- Co
- Coco
- Ora
Famous People Named Cora
| Cora Daniels | American author and journalist |
| Cora Brown | American artist |
| Cora E. Lewis | American physician and professor |
| Cora L. V. Scott | American medium and lecturer |
| Cora Reynolds Anderson | American philanthropist |
| Cora Coralina | Brazilian writer |
| Cora Wilson Stewart | American educator and reformer |
| Cora P. Maloney | American politician |
| Cora A. Mattoon | American suffragist |
| Cora Witherspoon | American actress |
| Cora Brooks | American nurse |
| Cora Mae Brown | American politician |
| Cora Miriam Munro | American classical archaeologist |
| Cora Madeline Sinnard | American botanist |
| Cora Taylor | Canadian journalist and author |
| Cora Haddock | Canadian politician |
| Cora Staunton | Irish footballer |
| Cora Gauthier | Canadian artist |
Characters Named Cora
| Cora Hale | from the TV series "Teen Wolf" |
| Cora Mills | from the TV series "Once Upon a Time" |
| Cora Cross | from the TV series "EastEnders" |
| Cora Simmons | from the TV series "Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns" |
| Cora Crawley | from the TV series "Downton Abbey" |
| Cora Tannetti | from the TV series "The Sinner" |
| Cora Cartmell | from the film "The Last Boy Scout" |
| Cora Munro | from the film "The Last of the Mohicans" |
| Cora Corman | from the film "Music and Lyrics" |
| Cora Dillingham | from the film "The Postman Always Rings Twice" |
| Cora Harper | from the video game "Mass Effect - Andromeda" |
| Cora-san | from the anime "One Piece" |
| Cora Gundersun | from the book "My Ántonia" by Willa Cather |