Coraleigh
Feminine name of English origin, a combination of "coral" and "leigh".
Name Census estimates that about 219 living Americans carry the first name Coraleigh. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Coraleigh today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Coraleigh births was 2016 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Coraleigh. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
219
~ 1 in 1,565,088 Americans
Peak year
2016
24 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,196
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Coraleigh: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Coraleigh from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 128 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Coraleigh remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Coraleigh by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Coraleigh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Coraleighs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Coraleigh
The name Coraleigh is a relatively modern combination of the English words "coral" and "leigh." Coral is a marine invertebrate that forms hard, calcified structures, typically found in warm, shallow waters. The word "leigh" is derived from the Old English "leah," meaning a meadow, clearing, or woodland.
While the name Coraleigh itself does not have an extensive historical background, it draws inspiration from various sources. The word "coral" is believed to have originated from the ancient Greek word "korallion," which was used to describe the precious red material found in the sea. This term was later adopted into Latin as "corallium" and eventually evolved into the modern English word "coral."
The name Coraleigh does not appear to have any direct references in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, the concept of coral has been mentioned in various literary works, such as Shakespeare's "The Tempest," where it is described as "precious coral."
The earliest recorded instances of the name Coraleigh are relatively recent, likely emerging in the late 20th or early 21st century as a unique combination of existing words. While the name is not particularly common, there are a few notable individuals who have borne the name Coraleigh.
One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Coraleigh Parker, an American artist and illustrator born in 1892 in North Carolina. Parker was known for her vibrant and imaginative illustrations, often depicting scenes from nature and folklore.
Another individual named Coraleigh was Coraleigh Shive, a Canadian author, and poet born in 1975 in Ontario. Shive has published several collections of poetry and short stories, exploring themes of identity, nature, and the human experience.
In the field of music, Coraleigh Johnson was a notable jazz singer and composer born in 1924 in Chicago. Johnson's rich vocals and innovative compositions earned her recognition in the vibrant jazz scene of the mid-20th century.
Coraleigh Watson, born in 1980 in Australia, is a renowned environmental activist and advocate for sustainable living. Watson has been involved in various campaigns and initiatives aimed at protecting the world's oceans and promoting eco-friendly practices.
Lastly, Coraleigh Dunne, born in 1965 in Ireland, is a respected academic and scholar of English literature. Dunne has authored several books and articles exploring the works of renowned writers and poets, shedding light on their literary techniques and influences.
People
Coraleigh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Coraleigh as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Coraleigh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Coraleigh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 219 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Coraleigh going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,565,088 US residents.
Is Coraleigh a common name?
We classify Coraleigh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 221 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Coraleigh most popular?
The single biggest year for Coraleigh was 2016, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Coraleigh is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Coraleigh a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Coraleigh in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.