Coralie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Coralie is a name of French origin meaning 'coral,' derived from the word 'corail.' It has evolved through various forms, starting from Coralia in Latin to its modern usage. The name carries a sense of beauty and femininity, with no biblical relevance, and became popular in the 19th century. Notable variants include Cora and Coraline, and it is currently seen positively in contemporary culture.
The name Coralie is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Coralie has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Coralie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2235th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1261st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2692nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5836th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8985th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6036th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2286th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Coralie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Coralie"
Pronunciation
/ˈkɔːr.ə.li/
Origin
French
Etymology
The name Coralie is derived from the French word 'corail,' which means 'coral.' It is also believed to be influenced by the Greek word 'korallion,' referring to coral.
Meaning
coral
Language Evolution
Coralia (Latin), Corail (Old French), Coralie (Modern French)
Historical Usage
Coralie gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in France, and has since become more widely used in various cultures.
Variants & Derivatives
Cora, Coraline, Cory
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Coralie is perceived as a charming and feminine name, often associated with beauty and the sea due to its meaning.
Famous People
Coralie Clément, a French singer., Coralie Balmy, a French swimmer.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Coralie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Coralie"
"Coralie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2235th of 9107 | 273 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1261st of 9204 | 657 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2692nd of 12526 | 340 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5836th of 19264 | 135 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 8985th of 27321 | 115 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6036th of 35406 | 322 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2286th of 30306 | 971 |
Regional Popularity of "Coralie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Coralie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
100.00% 1416th/1416 |
- | - |
100.00% 1142nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
67.98% 1051st/1546 |
73.52% 1144th/1556 |
- |
62.12% 961st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
95.80% 2328th/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
80.27% 4145th/5164 |
- |
78.60% 5866th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
59.71% 2379th/3984 |
54.20% 2432nd/4487 |
37.79% 2578th/6822 |
31.42% 1972nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Coralie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Coralie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.