Coretta
girl nameCoretta entered the US charts in 1909, peaked at #524 in 1968, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1909–2025
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rank today
#524
peak (1968)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1607 |
| 1910s | #3319 |
| 1920s | #4074 |
| 1930s | #3030 |
| 1940s | #3492 |
| 1950s | #3413 |
| 1960s | #2955 |
| 1970s | #1625 |
| 1980s | #2641 |
| 1990s | #8279 |
| 2000s | #12099 |
| 2010s | #11690 |
| 2020s | #11102 |
Living bearers
About 2,100 people named Coretta are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Coretta alive today was born around 1970, making them about 55 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Coretta in 2025?
- Coretta is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Coretta most popular?
- Coretta peaked in 1968, reaching #524 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Coretta with classmates?
- Coretta will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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