Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Cora.
National Rank (2025)
#113
All-Time Peak Rank
#15 (1880)
Total U.S. Births
156,028
Unisex Distribution0.2% Boy / 99.8% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Cora Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Cora
According to SSA data, Cora achieved its highest historical rank of #15 in 1880. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2019 with 3,602 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 28.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Cora scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-28.7% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record3,602Births in 2019
Years in Top 100
42yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:11,954
1890s:12,880
1900s:10,372
1910s:15,317
1920s:16,161
1930s:11,253
1940s:8,749
1950s:5,869
1960s:3,393
1970s:2,093
1980s:2,224
1990s:3,323
2000s:7,745
2010s:27,816
2020s:16,879
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesCo-ra
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with C, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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