Cora
Cora first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2019, when 3,602 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,428.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Cora popular?
Rising Cora has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 16,879 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 27,816 | |
| 2000s | 7,745 | |
| 1990s | 3,323 | |
| 1980s | 2,224 | |
| 1970s | 2,093 | |
| 1960s | 3,393 | |
| 1950s | 5,869 | |
| 1940s | 8,749 | |
| 1930s | 11,253 | |
| 1920s | 16,161 | |
| 1910s | 15,317 | |
| 1900s | 10,372 | |
| 1890s | 12,880 | |
| 1880s | 11,954 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Cora mean?
From the Greek kore, “maiden,” an epithet of Persephone.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cora mean?
Cora means Maiden. From the Greek kore, “maiden,” an epithet of Persephone.
What is the origin of the name Cora?
Cora is of Greek origin.
How do you pronounce Cora?
Cora is pronounced “KOR-uh.”
Is Cora a boy or a girl name?
Cora is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Cora a popular name right now?
Cora has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Cora?
In 2025, Cora ranked #113 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Cora most popular?
Cora was most popular in 2019, when about 3,602 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Cora?
Names similar to Cora include Nora, Clara, Iris, Aurora.
What names go well with Cora?
Greek names that pair well with Cora include Christopher, Cynthia, Andrew, Helen, Timothy.