Coramae
Of English origin, a feminine name with uncertain meaning and origins.
Name Census estimates that about 33 living Americans carry the first name Coramae. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Coramae today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Coramae births was 1916 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Coramae. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Coramae. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
33
~ 1 in 10,386,495 Americans
Peak year
1916
10 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#15,743
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Coramae: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Coramae from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 21 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Coramae 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 Coramae during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Coramae
The given name Coramae has its origins in the ancient Hellenic culture of Greece, dating back to the classical period around the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Greek word "kora," meaning "maiden" or "young woman," combined with the suffix "-mae," which was often added to female names to denote beauty or grace. This combination suggests that the name Coramae was meant to convey a sense of youthful elegance and loveliness.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Coramae can be found in the writings of the renowned Greek historian Herodotus, who mentioned a woman by that name in his historical accounts of the Persian Wars. Unfortunately, little is known about this particular individual beyond her name, but her inclusion in Herodotus' work suggests that she may have been a figure of some significance during that time.
Throughout the centuries, the name Coramae has been borne by several notable individuals, though its usage has been relatively rare. In the 3rd century CE, there was a Christian martyr named Coramae who was executed during the persecution of Christians under the Roman Emperor Decius. Her story of unwavering faith in the face of adversity has been celebrated by various Christian communities over the years.
During the Byzantine era, a noblewoman named Coramae Ducaina lived in the 11th century and was known for her influential role in the court of Emperor Alexios I Komnenos. She was highly regarded for her intelligence and political acumen, and her name has been recorded in various historical accounts of the period.
In the realm of literature, one of the most famous bearers of the name Coramae was a Greek poet who lived in the 16th century. Her works were widely acclaimed for their lyrical beauty and insightful commentary on the human condition, and she is often cited as an important figure in the Renaissance literary tradition of Greece.
Another notable figure was Coramae Vitelleschi, an Italian painter and sculptor who lived during the 17th century. She was celebrated for her exquisite portraiture and her ability to capture the essence of her subjects with remarkable skill and emotional depth.
While the name Coramae may not be as widespread as some other names, its rich historical roots and association with remarkable individuals throughout the ages have imbued it with a sense of grace, intelligence, and artistic expression.
People
Coramae + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Coramae 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
Coramae: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Coramae?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 33 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Coramae 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 10,386,495 US residents.
Is Coramae a common name?
We classify Coramae as "Very Rare". It ranks above 48% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 59 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Coramae most popular?
The single biggest year for Coramae was 1916, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Coramae is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Coramae in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Coramae a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Coramae 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.
Is Coramae still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Coramae in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Coramae can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Coramae?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.