Coralyn
A feminine name derived from the French term "coraline," signifying "coral-colored."
Name Census estimates that about 903 living Americans carry the first name Coralyn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Coralyn today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Coralyn births was 2013 (55 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Coralyn. 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
903
~ 1 in 379,573 Americans
Peak year
2013
55 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,038
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Coralyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Coralyn from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 447 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Coralyn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Coralyn 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 Coralyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Coralyns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Texas, California, Pennsylvania recorded the most babies named Coralyn, while Massachusetts, Florida, Ohio recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 16 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Coralyn
The name Coralyn is of English origin, derived from the Greek word "kore," meaning "maiden" or "young girl." It is a variant of the name Cora, which has been in use since the 19th century.
One of the earliest known references to the name Coralyn can be found in the poem "The Maiden's Garland" by Thomas Deloney, published in 1593. In this poem, the character Coralyn is portrayed as a virtuous and pure young woman.
In the 17th century, the name Coralyn appeared in the writings of the English poet and playwright William Cartwright. His play "The Royal Slave" featured a character named Coralyn, who was a princess from ancient Persia.
During the Victorian era, the name Coralyn gained popularity as a feminine and delicate name. It was often associated with the concept of innocence and purity, reflecting the ideals of the time.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Coralyn was Coralyn Wilcox (1819-1892), an American writer and activist who advocated for women's rights and the abolition of slavery.
Another notable Coralyn was Coralyn Parkhurst (1856-1935), an American educator and author who wrote several books on child development and education.
In the 20th century, Coralyn Wingreen (1929-2011) was an American actress best known for her roles in television shows such as "All in the Family" and "The Twilight Zone."
Coralyn Dillard (1947-2022) was an American singer and songwriter who gained recognition as a member of the folk group The Sweethearts of the Rodeo.
Coralyn Jones (born 1971) is a British actress and comedian who has appeared in various television shows and films, including "Gavin & Stacey" and "The Personal History of David Copperfield."
While the name Coralyn is not as common as some other names, it has maintained a certain charm and elegance throughout its history, reflecting its origins as a name associated with youthfulness and grace.
People
Coralyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Coralyn 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
Coralyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Coralyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 903 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Coralyn 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 379,573 US residents.
Is Coralyn a common name?
We classify Coralyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,105 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Coralyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Coralyn was 2013, when 55 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Coralyn is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Coralyn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Coralyn 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.