Girl
Coraline
maiden
About Coraline
The literary connection here is unmistakable, bringing with it connotations of curiosity, bravery, and adventure. Coraline represents a name that tells a story before your daughter even begins writing her own. It has gained traction among parents who value creativity and aren't afraid of names that carry narrative weight. The structure is interesting—it takes the classic Cora and extends it, adding layers of complexity and intrigue. This name suggests a child who will question, explore, and perhaps color outside the lines in the best possible ways. Phonetically, it maintains clarity while offering something distinctive. The name works across age groups, never feeling too precious for an adult or too serious for a child. For parents drawn to names with personality and depth, Coraline delivers abundantly.
Popularity of the Name Coraline
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | Canada | |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | #826 | |
| 2013 | #713 | |
| 2014 | #631 | |
| 2015 | #579 | |
| 2016 | #600 | #987 |
| 2017 | #586 | #776 |
| 2018 | #595 | |
| 2019 | #624 | |
| 2020 | #647 | |
| 2021 | #723 | |
| 2022 | #678 | |
| 2023 | #719 | |
| 2024 | #718 | |
| 2025 | #683 | |
| 2010 | #812 |
Top names by country: United States · Canada
Variations of Name Coraline
Names Similar to Coraline
Nicknames for Coraline
- Cora
- Coral
- Cory
- Corrie
- Line
Famous People Named Coraline
| Coraline Balmy | French Olympic swimmer |
| Coraline Clément | French singer and actress |
| Coraline Seyrig | French actress |
| Coraline Wedel | Danish ballet dancer |
| Coraline Vitali | Italian water polo player |
| Coraline Lévêque | French racing driver |
| Coraline Trinh Thi | French-Vietnamese filmmaker and writer |
| Coraline Dhéret | French policy analyst |
| Coraline Porrovecchio | French reality TV personality |
| Coraline Moussouris | French weightlifter |
| Coraline Wakim | Lebanese journalist and TV presenter |
| Coraline Chapatte | Swiss freestyle skier |
| Coraline Decugis | French tennis player |
| Coraline Jones | British politician |
| Coraline Serrat | Andorran alpine skier |
| Coraline Thomas Hugue | French cross-country skier |
| Coraline Gustin | Belgian field hockey player |
| Coraline Lassource | French judoka |
| Coraline König | German rugby union player |
| Coraline Leriche | French archer |
Characters Named Coraline
| Coraline Jones | Protagonist of Neil Gaiman's novel and animated film "Coraline" |
| Coraline Dédé | Character in the French graphic novel series "Coraline et les spectres" by Joann Sfar |
| Coraline Coriander | Character in the novel "The Wolves in the Walls" by Neil Gaiman |
| Coraline Ada | Character in the "Five Nights at Freddy's" video game series |
| Coraline Gallagher | Character in the "Red Shoe Diaries" TV series |