Coral

Coral is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 105 girls in the United States.

Coral at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Coral

Coral belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Coral first appears in Social Security records in 1881. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #488 in 1888, and in 2024 105 babies received the name — 10,870 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Coral in US records

First recorded (US)
1881
Best US rank
#488 in 1888
Peak year
2004
Babies named Coral in 2024
105
Total since 1880
10,870

Coral in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#290 in 1996
Babies named Coral in 2025
17
Total since 1996
1,236

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Coral mean?

The meaning of Coral is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Coral a boy or girl name?

Coral is a girl name. In 2024, 105 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Coral?

Coral comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Coral?

Coral first appears in US records in 1881. Its best-ever ranking was #488 in 1888, and 105 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].