How popular is the name Cora in 2025?

Cora is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Cora most popular?

Cora peaked in 1884, reaching #663 among US boy names.

Cora will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Cora entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #663 in 1884, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#663

peak (1884)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Cora are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Cora alive today was born around 1921, making them about 104 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Cora in 2025?: Cora is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Cora most popular?: Cora peaked in 1884, reaching #663 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Cora with classmates?: Cora will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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